National Brain Tumor Society
@braintumor.org
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
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For the Peterson family, biomarker testing gave them clarity — what was first thought to be a low-grade glioma turned out to be grade 4 glioblastoma.
#MyTumorID
#MyTumorID
Today, November 13, 2025, marks the first-ever Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day, a dedicated occasion to spread the word about the power of biomarkers to guide informed decision making about your care.
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today, November 13, 2025, marks the first-ever Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day, a dedicated occasion to spread the word about the power of biomarkers to guide informed decision making about your care.
NBTS joined Spelman Maps for an event focused on our mission to Defeat, Connect & Change the realities of brain tumors.
🩺 Dr. Erin Dunbar of Piedmont shared insights from the Brain Tumor Center.
💬 Survivor/advocate Karen Paz inspired with her story of resilience and hope.
🩺 Dr. Erin Dunbar of Piedmont shared insights from the Brain Tumor Center.
💬 Survivor/advocate Karen Paz inspired with her story of resilience and hope.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NBTS joined Spelman Maps for an event focused on our mission to Defeat, Connect & Change the realities of brain tumors.
🩺 Dr. Erin Dunbar of Piedmont shared insights from the Brain Tumor Center.
💬 Survivor/advocate Karen Paz inspired with her story of resilience and hope.
🩺 Dr. Erin Dunbar of Piedmont shared insights from the Brain Tumor Center.
💬 Survivor/advocate Karen Paz inspired with her story of resilience and hope.
Misconception: Once you start a clinical trial, you can’t leave.
💡 Truth: You have the right to stop at any time.
Your care, your choice, your voice.
Read more: braintumor.org/news/demystifying-clinical-trials-a-mythbusting-guide-for-patients-with-brain-tumors-and-care-partners/#misconception9
💡 Truth: You have the right to stop at any time.
Your care, your choice, your voice.
Read more: braintumor.org/news/demystifying-clinical-trials-a-mythbusting-guide-for-patients-with-brain-tumors-and-care-partners/#misconception9
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Misconception: Once you start a clinical trial, you can’t leave.
💡 Truth: You have the right to stop at any time.
Your care, your choice, your voice.
Read more: braintumor.org/news/demystifying-clinical-trials-a-mythbusting-guide-for-patients-with-brain-tumors-and-care-partners/#misconception9
💡 Truth: You have the right to stop at any time.
Your care, your choice, your voice.
Read more: braintumor.org/news/demystifying-clinical-trials-a-mythbusting-guide-for-patients-with-brain-tumors-and-care-partners/#misconception9
🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country, and we recognize the strength and courage of veterans and their families affected by #braintumors.
We invite you to share your story or honor a loved one who has served. 💙
#VeteransDay
We invite you to share your story or honor a loved one who has served. 💙
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country, and we recognize the strength and courage of veterans and their families affected by #braintumors.
We invite you to share your story or honor a loved one who has served. 💙
#VeteransDay
We invite you to share your story or honor a loved one who has served. 💙
#VeteransDay
For caregivers and family members of people with #braintumors, tattoos often carry stories about loved ones that words alone can’t capture.
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, check out stories from community members about their tattoos: braintumor.org/news/more-th...
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, check out stories from community members about their tattoos: braintumor.org/news/more-th...
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For caregivers and family members of people with #braintumors, tattoos often carry stories about loved ones that words alone can’t capture.
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, check out stories from community members about their tattoos: braintumor.org/news/more-th...
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, check out stories from community members about their tattoos: braintumor.org/news/more-th...
Join us on Sunday, November 16th, at 7 p.m. ET for our monthly Brain Tumor Support Conversation.
Anyone who has been affected by a brain tumor is encouraged to speak in this welcoming space.
To register, please visit: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/brain-tumor-support-conversations
Anyone who has been affected by a brain tumor is encouraged to speak in this welcoming space.
To register, please visit: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/brain-tumor-support-conversations
November 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Join us on Sunday, November 16th, at 7 p.m. ET for our monthly Brain Tumor Support Conversation.
Anyone who has been affected by a brain tumor is encouraged to speak in this welcoming space.
To register, please visit: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/brain-tumor-support-conversations
Anyone who has been affected by a brain tumor is encouraged to speak in this welcoming space.
To register, please visit: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/brain-tumor-support-conversations
Oligodendroglioma is a rare #braintumor, making up just 1.2% of all primary brain tumors.
For the 14,950 Americans living with it, the journey brings unique challenges — from seizures to #scanxiety.
NBTS is driving research & better care: braintumor.org/news/lets-talk-about-oligodendroglioma
For the 14,950 Americans living with it, the journey brings unique challenges — from seizures to #scanxiety.
NBTS is driving research & better care: braintumor.org/news/lets-talk-about-oligodendroglioma
November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Oligodendroglioma is a rare #braintumor, making up just 1.2% of all primary brain tumors.
For the 14,950 Americans living with it, the journey brings unique challenges — from seizures to #scanxiety.
NBTS is driving research & better care: braintumor.org/news/lets-talk-about-oligodendroglioma
For the 14,950 Americans living with it, the journey brings unique challenges — from seizures to #scanxiety.
NBTS is driving research & better care: braintumor.org/news/lets-talk-about-oligodendroglioma
“I cannot steer the boat I am on alone.”
When James K.’s wife was diagnosed with #glioblastoma, Caregiver Support Conversations became his lifeline, with participants offering empathy, experiences, & hope.
Register to join a meeting: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/caregiver-support
When James K.’s wife was diagnosed with #glioblastoma, Caregiver Support Conversations became his lifeline, with participants offering empathy, experiences, & hope.
Register to join a meeting: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/caregiver-support
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“I cannot steer the boat I am on alone.”
When James K.’s wife was diagnosed with #glioblastoma, Caregiver Support Conversations became his lifeline, with participants offering empathy, experiences, & hope.
Register to join a meeting: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/caregiver-support
When James K.’s wife was diagnosed with #glioblastoma, Caregiver Support Conversations became his lifeline, with participants offering empathy, experiences, & hope.
Register to join a meeting: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/caregiver-support
Oncology social workers are equipped to support patients, caregivers & family throughout the #braintumor experience, from diagnosis through end of life.
Tell us how a social worker has helped you by completing this brief form: braintumor.org/brain-tumors/stories/how-has-a-social-worker-helped-you
Tell us how a social worker has helped you by completing this brief form: braintumor.org/brain-tumors/stories/how-has-a-social-worker-helped-you
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Oncology social workers are equipped to support patients, caregivers & family throughout the #braintumor experience, from diagnosis through end of life.
Tell us how a social worker has helped you by completing this brief form: braintumor.org/brain-tumors/stories/how-has-a-social-worker-helped-you
Tell us how a social worker has helped you by completing this brief form: braintumor.org/brain-tumors/stories/how-has-a-social-worker-helped-you
Today we’re celebrating Kabir Sethi, who ran Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon to honor his wife, Alix, who passed from #GBM in 2016.
Notably, Kabir is the first NBTS board member to put meaning behind his miles for the #braintumor community as a #GrayNationEndurance athlete.
Notably, Kabir is the first NBTS board member to put meaning behind his miles for the #braintumor community as a #GrayNationEndurance athlete.
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today we’re celebrating Kabir Sethi, who ran Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon to honor his wife, Alix, who passed from #GBM in 2016.
Notably, Kabir is the first NBTS board member to put meaning behind his miles for the #braintumor community as a #GrayNationEndurance athlete.
Notably, Kabir is the first NBTS board member to put meaning behind his miles for the #braintumor community as a #GrayNationEndurance athlete.
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Urge Congress to Pass an FY26 Budget that Supports Medical Research and Health Care Services
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Pass FY26 budget that prioritizes medical research funding
Congress should act now to ensure discovery of new, effective treatments for brain tumors.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Urge Congress to Pass an FY26 Budget that Supports Medical Research and Health Care Services
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Please join us in welcoming the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) as the newest member of the #MyTumorID Affiliate Program.
In this role, the PBTF continues their notable work in supporting families through a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis.
In this role, the PBTF continues their notable work in supporting families through a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis.
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Please join us in welcoming the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) as the newest member of the #MyTumorID Affiliate Program.
In this role, the PBTF continues their notable work in supporting families through a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis.
In this role, the PBTF continues their notable work in supporting families through a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis.
This National Family Caregivers Month Tami A. talks about her husband Juel, their #glioblastoma experience, and why she advocates for the BRAIN Act: https://braintumor.org/news/tami-advocates-for-the-brain-act-in-husbands-memory/
#GBM #H2H
#GBM #H2H
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This National Family Caregivers Month Tami A. talks about her husband Juel, their #glioblastoma experience, and why she advocates for the BRAIN Act: https://braintumor.org/news/tami-advocates-for-the-brain-act-in-husbands-memory/
#GBM #H2H
#GBM #H2H
Sarah moved from Illinois to California to support her mother, Frida, after she was diagnosed with #glioblastoma.
This National Family Caregivers Month, learn how their family found community through NBTS: braintumor.org/news/family-finds-community-and-support-through-nbts
#GBM
This National Family Caregivers Month, learn how their family found community through NBTS: braintumor.org/news/family-finds-community-and-support-through-nbts
#GBM
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Sarah moved from Illinois to California to support her mother, Frida, after she was diagnosed with #glioblastoma.
This National Family Caregivers Month, learn how their family found community through NBTS: braintumor.org/news/family-finds-community-and-support-through-nbts
#GBM
This National Family Caregivers Month, learn how their family found community through NBTS: braintumor.org/news/family-finds-community-and-support-through-nbts
#GBM
As we celebrate the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon finishers, we remember Sarah C.’s 2024 run. 💙
Each mile, she shared a memory of her dad, Joe, who passed from #GBM in 2019.
Now she runs and works to end brain tumors with NBTS.
#MeaningBehindYourMiles
Each mile, she shared a memory of her dad, Joe, who passed from #GBM in 2019.
Now she runs and works to end brain tumors with NBTS.
#MeaningBehindYourMiles
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As we celebrate the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon finishers, we remember Sarah C.’s 2024 run. 💙
Each mile, she shared a memory of her dad, Joe, who passed from #GBM in 2019.
Now she runs and works to end brain tumors with NBTS.
#MeaningBehindYourMiles
Each mile, she shared a memory of her dad, Joe, who passed from #GBM in 2019.
Now she runs and works to end brain tumors with NBTS.
#MeaningBehindYourMiles
🍂 Over 850 members of the #braintumor community participated in this weekend’s Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
So far, the event has raised $121,000+.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this beautiful fall day!
#VABTWalk
So far, the event has raised $121,000+.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this beautiful fall day!
#VABTWalk
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🍂 Over 850 members of the #braintumor community participated in this weekend’s Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
So far, the event has raised $121,000+.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this beautiful fall day!
#VABTWalk
So far, the event has raised $121,000+.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this beautiful fall day!
#VABTWalk
🏃♀️🏃♂️💙 Yesterday, 58 Gray Nation Endurance runners put meaning behind their miles through all 5 boroughs of the TCS New York City Marathon for NBTS.
Congratulations to this year’s historic team, who raised over $486,724 for NBTS!
#GrayNationEndurance #MeaningBehindtheMiles
Congratulations to this year’s historic team, who raised over $486,724 for NBTS!
#GrayNationEndurance #MeaningBehindtheMiles
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🏃♀️🏃♂️💙 Yesterday, 58 Gray Nation Endurance runners put meaning behind their miles through all 5 boroughs of the TCS New York City Marathon for NBTS.
Congratulations to this year’s historic team, who raised over $486,724 for NBTS!
#GrayNationEndurance #MeaningBehindtheMiles
Congratulations to this year’s historic team, who raised over $486,724 for NBTS!
#GrayNationEndurance #MeaningBehindtheMiles
Today is the 2025 Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
This impactful event couldn’t happen without the support of our amazing top sponsors, IQVIA Biotech and Focus Partners Wealth.
👇 Like or comment to cheer for our survivors, walkers, runners, and volunteers.
#VABTWalkRace
This impactful event couldn’t happen without the support of our amazing top sponsors, IQVIA Biotech and Focus Partners Wealth.
👇 Like or comment to cheer for our survivors, walkers, runners, and volunteers.
#VABTWalkRace
November 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today is the 2025 Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
This impactful event couldn’t happen without the support of our amazing top sponsors, IQVIA Biotech and Focus Partners Wealth.
👇 Like or comment to cheer for our survivors, walkers, runners, and volunteers.
#VABTWalkRace
This impactful event couldn’t happen without the support of our amazing top sponsors, IQVIA Biotech and Focus Partners Wealth.
👇 Like or comment to cheer for our survivors, walkers, runners, and volunteers.
#VABTWalkRace
Tomorrow, Nov 2, the #braintumor community is gathering at Bryan Park in Richmond for the Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tomorrow, Nov 2, the #braintumor community is gathering at Bryan Park in Richmond for the Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race!
News stories about patients playing instruments or singing Taylor Swift songs during brain surgery often make headlines and go viral on social media.
These dramatic moments typically occur during a highly specialized procedure known as an awake craniotomy.
These dramatic moments typically occur during a highly specialized procedure known as an awake craniotomy.
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
News stories about patients playing instruments or singing Taylor Swift songs during brain surgery often make headlines and go viral on social media.
These dramatic moments typically occur during a highly specialized procedure known as an awake craniotomy.
These dramatic moments typically occur during a highly specialized procedure known as an awake craniotomy.
Al C. was a healthy 58-year-old in his second career when doctors diagnosed him with #glioblastoma.
Al’s scans have been stable since June 2025.
Read Al’s story and how he’s holding on to hope: https://braintumor.org/news/why-me-why-not-me/
Al’s scans have been stable since June 2025.
Read Al’s story and how he’s holding on to hope: https://braintumor.org/news/why-me-why-not-me/
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Al C. was a healthy 58-year-old in his second career when doctors diagnosed him with #glioblastoma.
Al’s scans have been stable since June 2025.
Read Al’s story and how he’s holding on to hope: https://braintumor.org/news/why-me-why-not-me/
Al’s scans have been stable since June 2025.
Read Al’s story and how he’s holding on to hope: https://braintumor.org/news/why-me-why-not-me/
Join us on Thurs., Nov. 6th at 7 p.m. for Grief Support Conversations.
The group welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to a #braintumor & provides the resources, space, & community to support individuals through their grieving process: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/grief-support
The group welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to a #braintumor & provides the resources, space, & community to support individuals through their grieving process: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/grief-support
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us on Thurs., Nov. 6th at 7 p.m. for Grief Support Conversations.
The group welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to a #braintumor & provides the resources, space, & community to support individuals through their grieving process: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/grief-support
The group welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to a #braintumor & provides the resources, space, & community to support individuals through their grieving process: braintumor.org/support-services/support-groups/grief-support
Yesterday, we were honored to join Focus Partners Wealth teams and their CEO, NBTS board member emeritus and brain tumor survivor Michael Nathanson, for an event in NYC to celebrate our orgs’ partnership, raise awareness & inspire staff to get involved with our mission.
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yesterday, we were honored to join Focus Partners Wealth teams and their CEO, NBTS board member emeritus and brain tumor survivor Michael Nathanson, for an event in NYC to celebrate our orgs’ partnership, raise awareness & inspire staff to get involved with our mission.
Today, in honor of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re spelling “tumor” a little differently.
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today, in honor of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re spelling “tumor” a little differently.
Today, in honor of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re spelling “tumor” a little differently.
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Today, in honor of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re spelling “tumor” a little differently.