National Brain Tumor Society

Benign is Not Fine Support ConversationsProgram

An online support group for patients and caregivers dealing with a benign (non-cancerous) brain tumor. A licensed clinical social worker leads it. It meets once a month.

Brain Tumor Support ConversationsService

An online support group run by and for the brain tumor community. Patients talk openly about the feelings that come with a brain tumor. It meets once a month.

Caregiver Support ConversationsProgram

A monthly online support group for people who care for someone with a brain tumor. Peer facilitators lead honest talks about the feelings that come with caregiving.

Clinical Trial FinderService

An online search tool for brain tumor clinical trials. You answer a short anonymous questionnaire and get a ranked short list to discuss with your doctor. You can ask the NBTS team for help contacting a trial.

Grief Support ConversationsProgram

A monthly online group for people who have lost someone to a brain tumor. A professional facilitator leads it. It offers a place to share and tools for coping with grief.

Patient & Caregiver ToolkitService

A set of free-to-view online guides and tools for each step of care. It includes key questions to ask your doctors, a glossary, a symptom tracker, a medication list, and telehealth tips.

Peer Mentor ProgramProgram

This program matches you one-on-one with a trained mentor who has been through a brain tumor, as a patient or caregiver. It is run with a partner group, Imerman Angels. You can also sign up to become a mentor.

Personalized Support and NavigationService

A small team answers questions from people with a brain tumor and their care partners. They share reliable information, resources, and support programs. They do not give medical advice.