A Primer of Brain Tumors - http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/abta/primer.htm
Reference manual for patients covers brain anatomy and the terminology, diagnosis, and treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors. |
American Brain Tumor Association - http://www.abta.org/
Supports patients and families; encourages research. Primer of brain tumors, dictionary of medical terms, guide on living with tumors, treatment information, advice on clinical trials, newsletter, conference listings, and other resources. |
Brainlife.org - http://www.brainlife.org
Collection of medical literature references about brain tumors including experimental treatments and alternative therapies. |
BUPA: Brain Tumours - http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/brain_tumours.html
Fact sheet from this UK entity which addresses causes, symptoms and treatment of brain tumours. Available for download in PDF format. |
Center for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - http://www.gammaknifecenter.com/general.htm
Provides information about the treatment of brain tumors and other neurological conditions using this technique. |
eMedicine: Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma - http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic367.htm
Article by Simon Lo, MD provides details about the disease. Includes staging, testing, treatment options, and pictures. |
Headstrong - http://www.headstrongkids.org.uk
The Brain and Spine Foundation of the UK gives children information about brain tumors including treatment, coping and links. |
Meningioma Support and Information - http://meningioma.webexone.com
Forums, chats and collected web resources on meningiomas, which are brain tumors that arise contiguously to the meninges. |
WHO Classification of Tumors Affecting the Central Nervous System - http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/newwhobt.htm
The World Health Organization classification of tumors affecting the central nervous system. |