Information For You

If your life has been changed by a brain tumour, we are here to help. Information for anyone affected by a brain tumour (both malignant and non-malignant as well as primary or secondary) is available free of charge. You can order an information package which includes information tailored to you, such as:

• An Adult or Pediatric Patient Handbook  (English and French) and the New Non-Malignant Brain Tumour Handbook
• A Friend in Hope Children’s Storybook (Available in English, French and Italian)
• Brochures detailing additional support, information and education opportunities in your community
• BrainStorm Newsletter
• Information Sheets on a variety of topics like recovery from surgery and brain health

On this website you will also find additional information  including:

• A  Brain Tumour 101 presentation that answers questions like 'What is a brain tumour?'
• Information about Signs and Symptoms, brain tumour facts and short summaries of the 120 different types of brain tumours
• Suggestions for additional resources found within the Northey Family Library and the comprehensive listing of external web links which include topics such as clinical trials, government programs, resources for families and complementary medicine

Additional information available on this site includes:

• Past presentations from education events (some are video and some are pdf)
• Links to the most recent news in brain tumour research

New information under development in 2011-2012: A resource for children and teens with a parent with a brain tumour. Please contact us if you are interested helping with the development this resource.

We are here to help

There are many resources and programs available to anyone affected by a brain tumour. You can contact the toll free support and information line available Monday to Friday with any questions Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (EST):

1-800-265-5106

• For informal, one-to-one support
• To request a customized information package
• To find out about support groups, agencies and resources in your community

You can also forward your questions to:

Janic Gorayeb
Health Information Specialist
jgorayeb@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 or 519-642-7755 ext 233