Brain Tumor Support Group
Join other brain cancer patients and Henry Ford Cancer Institute experts for support and cutting edge information on treatment, support services, and research
Treatment Options and Support for Brain Tumor Patients
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Dr. Tobias Walbert gives an overview of treatment options and therapeutic approaches to help patients live longer and cope after a brain tumor diagnosis.
Brain Tumor Support Services
How does the Henry Ford Cancer Institute support patients with brain tumors?
We offer a variety of support programs make sure the whole you is being taken care of during your cancer treatment.
- Our 24 Hour appointment guarantee promises an appointment with a neurosurgeon or neuro-oncologist within 24 business hours of contacting us
- Same day MRI scans allow you to make a single trip to Henry Ford instead of multiple.
- The Hermelin Brain Tumor Center Facebook Page keeps you informed about events happening at Hermelin
- Brain Tumor Patient Stories from our own patients inspire and give hope to others
- Cancer Support Groups and Classes connect you with others in the Henry Ford Cancer community through meaningful conversation and activities
- Henry Ford Cancer Institute Survivorship Support Group on Facebook
- Caregiver Services support those who support you
- Dietitians who specialize in working with patients who have cancer offer free consultations to our patients
- An E-Newsletter that keeps our cancer community informed about services and events
- The Exercise Program for Cancer Patients (ExCITE) is one of the only exercise programs in the country created especially for patients or post treatment survivors of cancer
- Game On Cancer Kid’s Club
- Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients
- Psych-oncology specialists
- Rehabilitation services especially for people that have been affected by cancer or its treatment
What other support services are available through Henry Ford?
- Fertility Preservation is available for those who may have their fertility impacted by cancer treatment
- The cancer Genetics program
- Henry Ford at Home offers products and services to help you make the transition from hospital to home
- Palliative Care helps patients with serious disease have the best quality of life possible
- A specialty pharmacy for cancer patients makes sure you have medications when you need them, with free delivery to your home or office
Ask a Cancer Support Specialist
Where can I learn more about brain tumors?
These national sources have up to date information about brain tumors.
- Brain Cancer — Information for patients from the National Cancer Institute
- Information from the American Cancer Society
- The Henry Ford Neurosurgery YouTube playlist has videos from our providers about brain tumors, cutting edge procedures, and support services
How can I talk to other patients who have brain tumors?
- The Henry Ford Cancer Institute Survivorship Support Group on Facebook connects you with other Henry Ford cancer patients, including those with brain tumors.
- Imerman Angels
A program that provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Phone: (866) 463-7626. - 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
What organizations help those with brain tumors?
- 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
- The Thompson-Mason Brain Cancer Foundation
- Dedicated to helping low-income brain cancer patients get the treatment they deserve
Colleen's Corner: Local and National Resources
For more support, visit Colleen's Corner, a list of helpful local and national resources about cancer.
Brain Tumor Awareness Month Resolution - State of Michigan Capitol Lansing, MI May 14, 2019 State Senator Adam Hollier and seconded by State Senator Sean McCann attended by many patients and caregivers of HFHS HBTC
City of Detroit Declaration to recognize May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month May 7, 2019 resolved by City Council President Brenda Jones and seconded by City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield. Attended by HFHS HBTC Physicians, Staff, Patients and Caregivers. Pictured with the Detroit City Council in Chambers
City of Detroit Declaration to recognize May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month May 7, 2019 Attended by HFHS HBTC Physicians, Staff, Patients and Caregivers.
Celebration of Life and Butterfly Release - Celebrating the Lives of our 10 Year Glioblastoma Survivors attended by many of our HBTC Patients and Caregivers May 8, 2019
Our HBTC Patient Appreciation Luncheon. Held annually on the same weekend as our 5K Fundraiser, this event is attended by many of our patients and caregivers. Pictured: Dr. James Snyder, Lisa Scarpace, Dr. Erika Horta, Nestelynn Gay, Francine Weidendorf, Josie Jackson and Dr. Tobias Walbert September 21, 2019
Our HBTC Patient Appreciation Luncheon. Held annually on the same weekend as our 5K Fundraiser, this event is attended by many of our patients and caregivers. Pictured: Alyssa Espinosa, Nestelynn Gay, Amanda Wigand, Lisa Scarpace, Dr. Tobias Walbert, Dr. Erika Horta, Josie Jackson Dr. Ian Lee, Dr. James Snyder and Francine Weidendorf September 21, 2019
Our 2019 HBTC Team at our annual fundraiser benefiting research locally at HBTC and thru our clinical trials collaborator, BTTC. In 2019, this event hosted over 2000 individuals and raised over $200,000 towards brain cancer research.
Our 2019 Clinical Trials HBTC Team Members, Nora Winters, Ken Winters, Judea Cook, Amanda Wigand, Alyssa Espinosa, and Emily Krozek pictured at Belle Isle at the 2019 Head for the Cure event
Our 2019 HBTC Survivor Photo taken at our annual 5K Head for the Cure fundraiser benefiting brain tumor research on Belle Isle on September 22, 2019
