Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Join Us

On the seventh annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day, July 16, 2025, we gather to amplify the voices, experiences, and urgent needs of everyone living with glioblastoma, one of the most complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest types of cancer.

Thanks to recent progress — the first new brain tumor drug approvals in decades — and more promising breakthroughs nearing the horizon, there is more hope than ever before for better treatments and a cure. For these hopes to be realized, breakthroughs can’t wait: we must keep the momentum going, and we need your help to do so because, for everyone with a glioblastoma diagnosis, it’s time for a better chance.

We invite you to watch this video featuring Johnathan M., who shares his story, the impact glioblastoma has had on his life, and why he uses his voice to give hope to others facing this disease.

GBM by the Numbers

13,000+ AMERICANS

will receive a glioblastoma diagnosis this year

7.1 PERCENT

is the five-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients

~10,000 AMERICANS

will succumb to glioblastoma this year

9 MONTHS

is the median survival for glioblastoma patients

Raise Awareness

Share your story, amplify key information about glioblastoma, and inspire others to take action.

RAISE AWARENESS FOR GLIOBLASTOMA

Share Your Story

Tell your unique #GBM story to build community and amplify awareness.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Post messages and graphics featuring quick, impactful stats about #GBM.

Take Action

Urge Congress to support policy priorities and funding for glioblastoma.

Community here. Breakthroughs ahead.^®

You are not alone. Read stories about the shared challenges and hopes of people affected by glioblastoma, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones, and watch messages of support. Here, you’ll also find news stories and research updates about glioblastoma.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Community Stories

GBM in the News

About Glioblastoma Awareness Day

National Brain Tumor Society spearheaded this annual event in 2019 to support survivors and their loved ones, to remember those who are no longer with us, and to honor luminaries working toward a cure and better quality of life for those living with this devastating disease.

In the weeks leading up to GBM Awareness Day, we share stories, information, and ways to take action and raise awareness about glioblastoma. Each year, on or near GBM Day, NBTS shares a new video program highlighting the GBM experience and amplifying the voices of people impacted by glioblastoma.
NBTS focuses on advocacy efforts — more funding for research, better policies for patients and care partners — for the GBM community all year round, and each GBM Day we organize a GBM Awareness Day reception with lawmakers.