Over half the inquiries that NBTS receives come from people who are caring for a loved one with a brain tumor. Caregivers have a wide range of needs, just as patients do, and those needs may change over time. We hope that these resources will be helpful as you navigate this journey with your loved one.
Check out our upcoming Caregiver Workshop events through our Events Calendar!
Family Caregiver Workshops
The National Brain Tumor Society's Family Caregiver Workshops are free, day-long programs for family members and friends caring for a loved one with a brain tumor. Click here for more about our workshops.
2009 Workshops:
February 28: Methodist Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas
March 7: University of Washington Medical Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle, Washington
March 21: David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ
March 28: Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida
April 4: Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio
April 18: Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois
April 25: University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama
May 9: University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York
May 22: United Hospital-Allina Health in St. Paul, Minnesota
For more event information and registration, click on the links above.
Caregiver Support Network
Would you like to connect with another caregiver?
Contact a member of our Caregiver Support Network! The Support Network members are volunteers who are available to provide information and support to others. Some have lost their loved ones, and others are still active in the fight against brain tumors.
Sharing Your Story
Do you have a caregiving story you would like to share with other caregivers? Please submit your story to us by email at info@braintumor.org.
Resources
NBTS has compiled a list of caregiving tips and a link library of resources especially for caregivers! If you have questions, or would like information regarding a specific resource, contact us at info@braintumor.org or call 1.800.934.2873.