Your Path to Hope Resources

About Us Brain tumors present unique challenges, demanding specialized care from diagnosis through treatment. With a shared commitment to addressing these challenges, the Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance leverages the strengths of its member organizations to …

What is the NIH (National Institute of Health)? Established in 1887, the NIH has been at the forefront of medical discovery for over a century. It is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing billions of dollars annually to support scientists and institutions across the nation and around the globe. Its mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and apply that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

Plus Therapeutics is a U.S. clinical- stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative, targeted radiotherapeutics for adults and children with difficult-to-treat cancer.  Their mission?  To solve the toughest challenges in oncology by improving the efficacy, precision, and convenience of radiotherapeutics.New to Plus Therapeutics is the ReSPECT-GBM Clinical Trial featuring a helpful guide for patients with glioblastoma.  This booklet is a study guide for patients that breaks down the ReSPECT-GBM clinical trial in simple yet educational terms and answers patients’ frequently asked questions. It explains what the clinical trial is, how it works, patient eligibility, risks/benefits, and what happens on each …

Information on treatment options and guidance on making decisions. Your medical team will work with you to create a treatment plan that’s right for you. Brain tumor treatment depends on many factors including: the results of diagnostic tests or biopsy; the size, location, and growth pattern of the tumor; medical condition, age, and health history of the patient; and the patient’s and family’s wishes. As you make your plan, it is important for you to understand all options and possible side effects so you can make the best decision for you or your loved one. A second opinion is sometimes …

When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumor the amount of information provided can feel overwhelming and they may not know where to begin. Brain tumor advocacy organizations fight for the rights due to a …

The standard of care for brain tumor patients tends to involve a narrow range of options; surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. And there are only four drugs and one device approved by the FDA to treat …

Deciding which treatment is best can feel overwhelming. Talk with your treating doctor about all the possible treatment options. You have choices. Here are some questions to ask to help you determine the best treatment …