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Resources for every stage of a brain tumor diagnosis.

About Brain Tumors Diagnosis & Treatment

Unlock information about brain tumors, including symptoms and treatment options, through our resources below.

About Brain Tumors

An estimated 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor. Explore brain tumor facts, tumor types, and NBTS’s educational video series called Informed in 30.

700,000 Americans

live with a primary brain tumor

88,970 Americans

will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis in 2022

36 Percent

is the five-year relative survival rate for all patients with a malignant brain tumor

18,200 Americans

will die from a malignant brain tumor in 2022

Diagnosis

Learn more about brain tumor signs and symptoms, treatment options, key questions, and other topics to discuss with your health care providers.

Newly Diagnosed?

Key Questions

Refer to our list of questions to ask after receiving a diagnosis.

Brain Tumor Glossary

Learn about terminology to better understand your diagnosis.

Patient & Caregiver Toolkit

Empower yourself with helpful tools and resources in our toolkit.

Personalized Support

Connect with our program team for personalized resources.

Stages of Treatment

These resources are intended to help ensure every patient gets the most personalized treatment possible. You can access key questions, treatment options, and much more in this section.

Later Stages

Each individual’s brain tumor experience will look different following surgery and standard treatments. Find out more about your options and questions you may want to ask.

Brain Tumor News

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Stay Informed & Connected

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Ask Congress to support the urgent, unmet needs of the brain tumor community. On May 5, hundreds of brain tumor advocates will meet with their members of Congress in Washington, D.C., urging them to fund research and support legislation that supports patients and caregivers. Sign our action alert today to add your voice and make sure your state and district are represented on our Head to the Hill Day of Action.

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