National Brain Tumor Society

National Brain Tumor Society We are a nonprofit organization committed to conquering and curing brain tumors--once and for all.
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Facing a brain tumor diagnosis brings a whirlwind of information and choices, and seeking a second opinion can help pati...
06/13/2026

Facing a brain tumor diagnosis brings a whirlwind of information and choices, and seeking a second opinion can help patients and caregivers make informed decisions.

We invite you to share your experience about getting a second opinion. Your responses to this brief questionnaire will help shape an upcoming NBTS blog post that answers questions about second opinions.

Talk to us about second opinions: https://braintumor.org/brain-tumors/stories/talk-to-nbts-about-second-opinions/

Today, we are honored to host the 2026 Northern California Brain Tumor Walk at the San Francisco Zoo.Our NorCal brain tu...
06/13/2026

Today, we are honored to host the 2026 Northern California Brain Tumor Walk at the San Francisco Zoo.

Our NorCal brain tumor community has gathered to celebrate life, amplify our shared mission, and raise funds for much-needed breakthroughs in brain tumor research.

After a meaningful morning program, participants are now sharing a walk through the zoo.

Heartfelt thanks to this event’s top sponsors, Focus Partners, IQVIA Biotech, and Vivo Capital: NBTS could not do this work without you.

🐨🐯🐧 Learn more about this annual event — and make a donation to any team’s or individual’s page — at BrainTumor.org/NorCal

Progress against brain tumors doesn't happen overnight. It takes a relentless community pushing forward together, year a...
06/12/2026

Progress against brain tumors doesn't happen overnight. It takes a relentless community pushing forward together, year after year.

Our 2025 Annual Report is live, showing how your collective support drives steady, real momentum across science, advocacy, and patient support:

🔬 Defeat: Funded $2.6M in research and saw a vital FDA approval for pediatric diffuse midline glioma

🤝 Connect: Navigated 48% more families through free, personalized support services

📣 Change: Mobilized over 7,300 advocates to champion the BRAIN Act and increased federal research funding

Whether you donated, participated in an event, advocated, or shared your story, this progress belongs to you.

Read the full report: https://braintumor.org/about-us/our-impact/annual-report/

🦓🦩🦒 Tomorrow morning, our community will gather at the San Francisco Zoo for the 2026 Northern California Brain Tumor Wa...
06/12/2026

🦓🦩🦒 Tomorrow morning, our community will gather at the San Francisco Zoo for the 2026 Northern California Brain Tumor Walk.

Deepest thanks to all the amazing sponsors and volunteers who make this event possible, and to our superstar participants — together, we can raise awareness and fuel breakthroughs for the millions of people worldwide affected by brain tumors.

We’re grateful to our Northern California Brain Tumor Walk Sponsors, Focus Partners, IQVIA Biotech, Vivo Capital, Novocure, Nuvation Bio, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Stanford Medicine, UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery, DaBella, Highland Yard, and Kaiser Permanente.

It’s not too late to join us at the zoo on Saturday!

Register now — or make a donation to any participant’s page — at BrainTumor.org/NorCal

Today, the National Brain Tumor Society Board of Directors presented Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) with a plaque o...
06/11/2026

Today, the National Brain Tumor Society Board of Directors presented Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the brain tumor community.

Rep. Trahan is the lead sponsor of the Bolstering Research and Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act, the first piece of legislation that was developed specifically to meet the unique needs of brain tumor researchers, clinicians, patients, and survivors.

She has also led the enactment of key pediatric cancer bills affecting this community.

Thank you, Rep. Lori Trahan, for your unwavering leadership and for being a true champion in the fight against brain tumors.

Together with the bipartisan, bicameral BRAIN Act sponsors, including Congresswoman Trahan, we are rewriting the future of brain tumor research and care.

We’re only 1 month away from the Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race!Join us on Saturday, July 11, for a memorable, family...
06/11/2026

We’re only 1 month away from the Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race!

Join us on Saturday, July 11, for a memorable, family-friendly event at Warner Park in Madison.

Together, we’ll raise awareness and funds to support the NBTS mission, honor loved ones and brain tumor survivors, and connect as a brain tumor community.

It’s not too late to join us!

Register today: https://braintumor.org/event/wisconsin-brain-tumor-walk-race/

Patients, survivors, care partners, and medical professionals from around the world dedicate June 10, 2026, as Ependymom...
06/10/2026

Patients, survivors, care partners, and medical professionals from around the world dedicate June 10, 2026, as Ependymoma Awareness Day.

While we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CERN Foundation, Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network, a program of NBTS, today is a vital reminder of why our mission remains so urgent.

Ependymoma is a rare primary brain and spine tumor. Because this disease impacts a relatively small number of patients, it is frequently overlooked in broader cancer conversations, making dedicated advocacy essential.

A rare diagnosis shouldn't mean rare options. The ependymoma community desperately needs:

🔬 Targeted Clinical Trials: Moving towards therapies designed specifically for the unique drivers of ependymoma.

🧬 Advanced Research: Deepening our scientific understanding of tumor biology to unlock new potential treatment pathways.

🌱 Quality of Life Protections: Developing therapeutic strategies that don't just eliminate the tumor, but preserve the long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional health of survivors.

Behind the statistics are real faces, families, and stories. We stand with every patient, caregiver, and scientist trying to overcome this disease.

For more ways to get involved, visit https://braintumor.org/research/initiatives/collaborative-ependymoma-research-network/ependymoma-awareness-day/

06/10/2026

To commemorate Ependymoma Awareness Day, we are honored to share a special virtual program that brings the heart of the CERN Foundation, Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network mission directly to you.

This video captures the spirit of our global community and features inspiring voices from around the world. We invite you to watch and share it with your friends and family.

Double your impact! Now through June 28, your gift to the CERN Foundation will be doubled, up to $20,000, thanks to the generosity of the Ellis Family.

Your support today will fuel critical ependymoma research, advocacy, and patient care.

Make a gift: BrainTumor.org/CERN20Years 🦋

Did you know the National Brain Tumor Society has a venture philanthropy fund investing in the companies building tomorr...
06/09/2026

Did you know the National Brain Tumor Society has a venture philanthropy fund investing in the companies building tomorrow's brain tumor treatments?

Meet Alpheus Medical, a Brain Tumor Investment Fund™ portfolio company developing a non-invasive, investigational therapy for glioblastoma — one a patient could receive while sitting in a chair.

Swipe to see how it works, then read the full spotlight at: https://braintumorinvestmentfund.org/news/portfolio-spotlight-alpheus-medical/

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