Brain Tumour Information Days

In 2012 there will be nine Information Days across Canada.
This includes three full-day events and six half-day events.

Information Days offer and hope and support to patients, caregivers and survivors by providing the opportunity to connect with others on the journey with brain tumour as well as with health care professionals in the top of the field of neuroscience and oncology.

Topics covered at the events can include brain tumour basics, surgery, non-malignant brain tumours, pediatric brain tumours and quality of life issues. There are opportunities to hear exciting speakers, connect with experts and find others on the journey with a brain tumour.
 

When are the events? 

• Half-day Information Days are taking place in the spring between April and June 2012.  Registration is now open!
   
• Full day Information Days take place every October in Calgary, AB; London, ON; Halifax, NB.
   
• Dates, locations and registration details for all events are found in the Locations and Dates tab to the left.

Online Presentations

You can also learn from the comfort of your own home by checking out videos of presentations from past events here and see a sample of the videos below. Topics covered in the more than 50 videos include clinical trials, brain tumour basics, surgery, treatment and quality of life. There is also an entire section devoted to the unique needs related to pediatric brain tumours.
 

Imaging and Brain Tumours: Dr. Andrew Leung

London Information Day 2011

 

Brain Tumour Review: Dr. Joseph Megyesi

Calgary Information Day 2011

 

What Are Clinical Trials?: Dr. Bruce Crooks

Halifax Information Day 2011
 

To learn more about Information Days, please contact:

Sue Ruypers
Research and Education Specialist
sruypers@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 or 519-642-7755 ext 240