Information Sheets

You can find answers to commonly asked questions on a range of topics from diagnosis and getting a second opinion to recovery from surgery and complementary medicine with the topics below. You can read the information and download an Information Sheet (pdfs) on each topic which you can refer to and share with others.

This information has been compiled by members of our Professional Advisory Group. Please note that these sheets are provided for information only and any questions should be directed to your doctor.

To learn more about all of the programs and services available to you, please order a complete Information Package here.

Click on the topic to view the related information and access the link to download the pdf copy:

• Advance Care Planning
• Being a Caregiver
• Blood-Brain Barrier
• Brain Fitness
• Brain Tumour 101
• Cell Phones
• Complementary Medicine
• Diagnosis and Surgery
• Disability Tax Credit
• Feeling Your Best
• Food for Thought (Nutrition)
• Getting a Second Opinion
• Managing Depression
• Molecular Neurooncology
• New Science and Brain Tumours
• Pituitary Tumours
• Pseudo Progression
• Reacting to an Adult Brain Tumour Diagnosis
• Recovery Following Surgery
• Stereotatic Radiosurgery
• Symbolic Loss
• Targeted Therapies for Gliomas
• Taking Care of the Caregiver
• The Role of a Social Worker on Your Health Care Team

Additional resources, click on the title to view or download the pdf copy:

• It's OK to Ask: How to Talk to Your Doctor
  (produced by Alberta Health Services)
• Safe Food Handling for Individuals with Compromised Immune Systems, English
  (produced by the Government of Canada)
• Safe Food Handling for Individuals with Compromised Immune Systems, French
  (produced by the Government of Canada)
• Women Wading Through the Web - A Toolkit
  (produced by Women's Health Matters)

You can suggest topics for upcoming Information Sheets by contacting:

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