You can browse through many of our top-notch information and support resources here and check back often as we continue to unveil more materials as NBTS. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download it by clicking here.
1. Publications
2. Fact Sheets
Publications
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Understanding Glioblastoma
This brochure helps patients and caregivers understand more about the diagnosis and treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme.
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The Essential Guide to Brain Tumors
This easy-to-read and comprehensive 80-page booklet about brain tumors contains valuable information for newly diagnosed patients, long-term survivors, family members, and health professionals.
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Returning to Work: Is It Right For You?
This brochure reviews brain tumor survivors' rights with respect to returning to work and suggests several strategies to make it an easier transition back into the workplace.
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Coping With Your Loved One's Brain Tumor
This brochure describes important coping strategies for caregivers and family members of a loved one with a brain tumor.
Fact Sheets
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Printed Resources for Brain Tumor Patients and Families
This fact sheet provides an up-to-date list of useful books and magazines.
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Issues to Consider When Choosing a Treatment Center
Knowing what center to go to for treatment can be daunting. This fact sheet describes what to look for in a brain tumor treatment center and what questions to ask before choosing where to receive treatment.
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Internet Resources for Patients, Families and Health Professionals
This fact sheet contains a list of online resources in areas such as treatment, support, financial assistance, and legal concerns.
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How to Find and Access Clinical Trials
This fact sheet provides step-by-step instructions for identifying a clinical trial and gathering the information needed to participate.
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How and Why to Get a Second Opinion
This fact sheet describes why a second opinion is a good idea and how to get one.
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En Español: Cómo los tumores afectan la mente, las emociones y la personalidad
This fact sheet is the Spanish version of "How Tumors Affect the Mind, Emotion, and Personality."
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Clinical Trial Overview
This fact sheet describes what clinical trials are; the differences between Phase I, II and III; and whether you should consider participating in one for treatment.
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Brain Tumors and Fatigue
This fact sheet describes factors that can trigger fatigue in people with brain tumors, as well as specific strategies to help manage fatigue.
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Ask the Nurse
Learn how to contact the NBTS Medical Information Specialist for a free consult from a neuroscience nurse about medical jargon, treatment options, side effects of medications, and much more.
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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Doctor visits can be overwhelming and many patients aren't sure what they should ask in such a short amount of time. This fact sheet has 10 common questions that you'll want to have answered before you leave.
