The Northwest chapter of the National Brain Tumor Society. Dedicated to raising awareness and funding research to find a cure for brain tumors everywhere.
A progress report and update from our Defeat Pediatric Brain Tumors Research Collaborative is now available. Get this free download here: https://t.co/8gKTlQRt6f
The urgency to find cures for #braintumors doesn’t only apply to those who know someone currently suffering. Approximately ~79k additional people will be diagnosed this year, adding to the 700k already diagnosed in the US alone. #btsm#headtohill#whywewalk#brain@NBTStweets
#Medicaid is the only major insurer not required 2 cover the routine cost of clinical trial participation. Let's close this gap + improve access 4 brain tumor patients. Take action today w/other advocates from across the country! https://t.co/Z2ujr83pzR #ClinicalTrialAccess#btsm
Meet other members of the brain tumor community and come together to support research funding and the shared vision of a world without brain tumors. https://t.co/Wep7biNhH3 #braintumorthursday
Learn more about the new virtual brain tumor support group in this conversation with its co-founders and moderators, @adamhayden and @lisaoleary524 https://t.co/e2LojelzRg #BTSM
“Developing new therapies for patients with #glioblastoma will require more engagement from industry and enhanced learning from clinical trials... #GBMAGILE will raise the bar for all clinical trials” - Dr. Janet Woodcock @US_FDA https://t.co/SwoJ6oCHNk
Big News: Our resolution to designate July 17 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day passed the Senate today. This day would honor the many who’ve lost their lives to glioblastoma including Sen. John McCain. This is our promise to support efforts to develop better treatments. @NBTStweets
Great News! The U.S. Senate took swift action and has passed our #GBMDay resolution! July 17, 2019, will now officially be “Glioblastoma Awareness Day” nationally! https://t.co/UGCm812dDk #BTSM#DefeatGBM
With the end of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we bring you the story of the Duba Family who urge you to never stop adventuring: https://t.co/fwU3WnfUiy #BTAM
There are more than 140 types of brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors, according to the @WHO. Learn more about these specific tumor types here: https://t.co/EbTV3ETWxO #BTAM#BTSM#BrainTumorThursday
T1: It is quite a challenge to stay active during cancer treatments. Did you receive any advice or guidance about how to get active or stay active? #CSSMchat