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American Brain Tumor Association

Contact Information

Executive Director
2720 River Road, Suite 146
Des Plaines, IL 60018

800-886-2282 (Voice - Toll-free), Patient Line
847-827-9910 (Voice),
847-827-9918 (FAX),

Internet Resources

Abstract

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1973. Services include over 20 publications which address brain tumors, their treatment, and coping with the disease; these publications are written in easy-to-understand language. Our materials address brain tumors in all age groups. ABTA also provides free Social Work consulations; a mentorship program for new brain tumor support group leaders; a nationwide database of established support groups; the Connections pen-pal program; networking with organizations that provide services to brain tumor patients and their families; and a resource listing of physicians offering investigative treatments. The association offers national Symposia and regional Town Hall Meetings for patients and their families. Services provided are free to patients and their families.

Publications

ABTA offers over twenty publications which address brain tumors and their treatment, resource listings of physicians, listings of brain tumor support groups, a pen-pal program, national patient Symposia and regional Town Hall meetings, the ABTA Brain Tumor Survivor's Guide to the Internet, and referrals to resource organizations; Tri-annual Newsletter. These services are provided without charge to patients or families.

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Notes

Public Law 101-496, Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990.

Audit

Date Entered: 4/1/1998
Date Edited: 4/16/2004
Date Revised: 8/2/2004
Health Referral Number: HR0200
Accession Number: DP91A0008
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