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Powered by thousands of volunteer advocates, NBTS is leading advocacy resulting in public policy change to benefit the development of better treatments and improve access to better healthcare.

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Head to the Hill

Head to the Hill is the National Brain Tumor Society’s annual advocacy event in which volunteer advocates bring their voices to Washington, DC to speak for the brain tumor community.

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Become an Advocate

As a volunteer advocate, you can help us educate policymakers on key issues and raise awareness of brain tumors.

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Become more informed about key public policy issues and learn how to educate your elected officials.

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From the Blog

  • June 25, 2020

    NBTS Brain Tumor Clinical Trials Report: Q2 2020

    It can be hard for patients and care partners to keep track of new clinical trial opportunities opening across the country, especially during the current public health crisis created by the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, there ar

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  • June 5, 2020

    Reflections on the Two-Year Anniversary of The Childhood Cancer STAR Act

    Two years ago, I stood in the Oval Office and watched as the Childhood Cancer STAR Act was signed into law. Observing this historic moment, I thought of the thousands of advocates, organizations, and children who worked tirelessly to supp

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  • May 31, 2020

    [RECAP] Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2020

    Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2020 was bound to be a little different. The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 public health crisis upended daily life for all Americans, including the brain tumor commun

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