Brain Tumor Support Services

Support and Resources from Henry Ford Health System

Ask a Cancer Support Specialist

Disease and Treatment information from The Henry Ford Cancer Institute

• Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Imaging information
• Brain Tumor Typing
• Brain Tumor Treatments
• Brain Cancer: What to Expect

Disease and Treatment Information from National Sources

• Brain Cancer-Information for patients from the National Cancer Institute
• Information from the American Cancer Society
  • Recovering for the Effects of the Brain or Spinal Cord Tumor and its Treatment
  • Lifestyle Changes During and After an Adult Brain or Spinal Cord Tumor

Interact with other Brain Tumor patients

• The American Brain Tumor Association has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families affected by a brain tumor.
  • Find a support group in your area or online.
  • Get connected with a mentor who has gone through a similar situation to yours.
• Imerman Angels
  
  • A program that provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Phone: (866) 463-7626.
  • Learn more about connecting with a mentor angel.

Organizations

• Brains for The Cure
  • An easy-to-navigate page for people on any step of the brain tumor journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
• Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2)
  • An organization focused on research for a cure. They also offer guidance for anyone facing a brain tumor treatment.
• Mission4Maureen
  •  Helps provide financial assistance to brain tumor patients, burdened by the staggering cost of treatment.