ABTA Resources

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) offers a wealth of excellent information on their website, in the form of online articles and downloadable PDF files. You may even request printed copies of their information for free. We have found their information so helpful that we’re making a couple of the PDF files available for download here, and including direct links to several more sections of the ABTA website. All content below is Copyright © American Brain Tumor Association.

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A Primer of Brain Tumors
This 68-page book is a patient’s reference manual for learning about the brain and its functions, types of brain tumors, treatment options, and possible side effects.

Living with a Brain Tumor
A step-by-step, reassuring guide for newly diagnosed patients and their families. [.pdf]

Symptoms of a Brain Tumor
This resource discusses the functions of the brain, the common symptoms of a brain tumor, and what to do if you think you have a brain tumor.

Dictionary for Brain Tumor Patients
Become familiar with the medical terms you or your family may hear during and after treatment.

Tumor Information
Includes in-depth, detailed information about Gliomas, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma & Oligodendroglioma.

Tumor Information
Includes in-depth, detailed information about Meningiomas. Meningiomas arise from the lining of the brain called the "meninges."

Treatment Information
In this section, you’ll find online publications explaining surgery, steroids, radiation, chemotherapy, clinical trials (research treatments), and alternative therpies.