Upcoming Events

Path to Progress 5K Run/Walk

04/25/2009 Soldier Field, Chicago, IL - On-line registration and discount available January 2009.

Andy Schabow Bowl-A-Thon

04/26/2009 eSkape Entertainment Center, 350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Save the date: Sharing Hope Meeting for Patients/Survivors/Families

07/10/2009- 07/11/2009 Lincolnshire Marriott, Lincolnshire, IL

Items of Interest

Tips for Navigating the Health Insurance Maze

A key partner in providing optimal brain tumor treatment and care is a patient’s medical insurer. Unfortunately, the complexities and details of this relationship can make it confusing, frustrating and even overwhelming.  The article, “Tips for Navigating the Health Insurance Maze,” provides information and strategies to better understand and manager your coverage. Additional information is available at the ABTA Health Insurance Resources page.

What is Neuropsychology?

Do you have questions about memory, behavior or personality changes related to a brain tumor or related treatment?  A new ABTA resource explains the field of neuropsychology, and provides information and resources related to cognitive, psychological and behavioral issues and care.

Getting to Know Your Healthcare Team

Trying to learn "the langauge of brain tumors" at the same time you make treatment choices and family decisions can be stressful. Your healthcare team is there to help... but who do you ask? Here is a helpful guide to understanding each of their roles.

Survey: Top Challenges to Optimal Care

A recent survey of ABTA Brain Tumor News readers found that affording hospitalization and prescription co-payments, and securing transportation to medical appointments, are among the top challenges to optimal care.

New at the ABTA Site

Each month, we add news from the brain tumor community to this web site. Here is a quick preview of some of the most recent additions.