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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 …

In the realm of healthcare, confidence in your medical team, from nurses to neurosurgeons, is crucial for successful treatment and recovery. Nurses are your frontline caregivers, providing not just medical care but also comfort and support. Trusting them can ease anxiety and promote better adherence to treatment plans.Moving up, specialists like neurosurgeons handle complex surgeries and conditions. Trusting their expertise directly affects surgical outcomes and recovery. Research shows that patient trust in surgeons correlates with better overall results.But it’s not just about nurses and surgeons. Anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals all play vital roles in your care. Trust in …

Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming and daunting. However, effective communication with your medical team can play a crucial role in understanding your condition, exploring treatment options, and ensuring the best possible care. Here’s a beginner’s guide on how to communicate effectively with your medical team after a brain tumor diagnosis:Establish Open Communication Channels: From the very beginning, establish open and honest communication with your medical team. Let them know your concerns, questions, and preferences. Creating a comfortable environment for communication can help alleviate anxiety and foster trust.

Written by Lisa Joerling – Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Ganglioglioma Survivor Whether you have been just diagnosed, are currently going through treatment, living through watch and wait, or years past treatment, the relationship …

As a patient goes through treatment, they should surround themselves with family, friends, and medical professionals they can trust. It is a team approach. If you think I’m going to see my doctor and we’re …

Doctors and survivors from across the country share where they see the importance in choosing the best team for treatment.

Building Your Team It is important to have confidence in the doctor and health care team performing your surgery and providing your treatment and follow-up care.  Understanding My Medical Team Learn about the doctors, nurses …