Advocacy, Education, and Connection For the Brain Tumor Community
Advice, stories, and resources, in collaboration with doctors, patients, and caregivers for every step of the brain tumor journey. A program of the Head for the Cure Foundation.
Featured News & Stories:
Myofascial Release Therapy: A Promising Complementary Approach for Brain Cancer Patients
Brain cancer is a devastating diagnosis that profoundly affects patients and their families. The treatment of brain cancer typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy,
Reasearch News – CAR T Cell Therapy at the University of Kansas Cancer Center
A $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will help researchers overcome challenges in using engineered T cells to treat glioblastoma. Chimeric Antigen Receptor
A Childhood Interrupted by Brain Cancer
Anna right after diagnosis at age 12. Anna’s first HFTC 5K run/walk at age 14. Another 5K run/walk at age 15. Graduating high school at
In Your Own Words
Patients
Seeking a Second Opinion
Written by Angela – Brains for the Cure Ambassador and DNET Survivor When hearing the words, ‘You have a brain tumor’, your mind begins to wander in multiple places; How long do I have? What does this mean? Is it even true? Are you sure? Could it be anything else? While
Caregivers
Staying Strong as a Caregiver: Hopeful Progress
Written by: Courtney Benisch | Senior Manager of Partnerships and Community Relations for Head for the Cure and Brains for the Cure Ambassador I was able to attend
Brains for the Cure has hundreds of stories from people in the brain tumor community, as well as resources, advice, and support. Start here to explore from the patient’s point of view, or here for the perspective of caregivers and loved ones.