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Acoustic Neuroma Association Support (www.anausa.org) is a patient member organization that provides information and support to persons diagnosed with or treated for acoustic neuroma and other benign tumors of the cranial nerves. The website includes support group listings and an online discussion forum.
American Brain Tumor Association (www.abta.org) offers excellent resources and support for patients and families dealing with various types of brain tumors in both children and adults. In addition to brain tumor information, the site explains how the brain works and what happens when a brain tumor is found. Choices in treatment and information about specific types of tumors are also provided.
American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting cancer through research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. An excellent resource for brain tumor information.
International Radiosurgery Support Association (www.irsa.org) is an independent organization committed to providing educational information about radiosurgery to governments, regulatory agencies, insurers and referring physicians. in addition, the IRSA is dedicated to providing emotional support, education and referrals for treatment to patients worldwide.
National Brain Tumor Foundation (www.braintumor.org) is a national not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members and healthcare professionals. The Web site also includes an interactive brain anatomy page.
National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) provides access to authoritative documents from the National Cancer Institute, including information about treatment, supportive care and clinical trials.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.pbtfus.org) is the world's largest non-governmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research. This nonprofit charitable organization is not only dedicated to eradicating the disease, but to providing support to families by delivering hope and comfort through educational resources.
The Brain Tumor Society (www.tbts.org) offers the latest information for newly diagnosed patients, to survivors, to families and healthcare professionals. Easy access to patient resources, support services and professional research.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Support (www.fpa-support.org) is a non-profit health organization, serving patients worldwide who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia and neuropathic face pain. TNA provides education and support to patients, their families, and the physicians, dentists and healthcare providers who treat them.
