Brain Tumor Network

Brain Tumor Education and InsightsProgram

BTN offers evidence-based education about brain tumors on its website. Topics include what to do after a new diagnosis or a recurrence, second opinions, clinical trial timing, biomarkers, and palliative care.

Clinical Trial and Biomarker NavigationService

A nurse navigator searches nationwide for clinical trials that fit your tumor type, test results, and treatment history. You get a short, checked list to talk over with your doctor, and BTN helps with next steps if you choose a trial.

Coloring Cancer coloring bookService

Coloring Cancer is a free coloring book made with BTN's social work navigators. It helps children and families understand brain tumors in a way that fits a child's age.

Free brain tumor navigationService

A nurse navigator and social worker are matched to each patient or caregiver to explain the diagnosis, review treatment options and support them through care.

Home and Life Needs NavigationService

Social work navigators help with the practical side of a brain tumor. They help with insurance and disability questions, work issues, travel and lodging, home care, and equipment, and they help find grants and community programs for costs. They also talk through hard topics like palliative care, hospice and advance directives.

Medical Records ManagementService

BTN's records team collects your imaging, pathology and visit notes from different hospitals and clinics and sends them where they are needed. Records help with trial searches and second opinions. You sign a consent form first.

One-on-One Brain Tumor NavigationService

Patients and caregivers are matched with a navigator who helps them sort questions, options, and next steps after a primary brain tumor diagnosis.

Peer, Group, and Family Support ReferralsService

Navigators help patients and caregivers find brain tumor support groups and one-on-one peer mentors who have been through something similar.