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 Click on the button to the left to view a short video on the extent of brain tumours in Canada (opens with Microsoft Media Player). Brain tumours are more common than people think, but advancements in research to help to those affected with information, support and education is making a huge difference.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information, and to funding brain tumour research.
Every year, we help thousands of Canadians affected by brain tumours find emotional support and comfort while gaining a better understanding and knowledge of their disease.
To request information or a free copy of our Brain Tumour Patient Resource Handbooks, please click here and complete the order form.
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 H1N1 Vaccine Update:
Those undergoing active chemotherapy fall under the category of people whose immune systems have been compromised and therefore, the vaccine is recommended. However, patients and their families should discuss this with their health care team as there may be case-specific circumstances.
To date, there have been no documented adverse side effects for people undergoing active chemotherapy and receiving the H1N1 vaccine, other than a sore arm. Patients are encouraged to contact their local health unit and their health care team so that an informed decision about whether or not to get the vaccine can be made, as it is entirely a personal choice.
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS:
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada offers several free resources for health care professionals that help support you and your patients and families.
Quarterly Health Care Professional E-Newsletter:
 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is now offering a FREE quarterly e-newsletter for members of the health care profession. Please CLICK HERE to subscribe. The e-news update is a great way to keep up-to-date with advances in research, local events and news from other brain tumour organizations in one condensed and inclusive e-mail. Sign up today!
Click on the volume below to view past editions of our Health Care Professional E-News Update. Starting in 2010, this E-News Update will be distributed bi-monthly.
Volume 1, February 2009
Volume 2, May 2009
Volume 3, September 2009
Volume 4, November 2009
Volume 5, February 2010
Health Care Professional Kits:
How can we help support your patients and families affected by brain tumours? We are now offering Health Care Professional kits that include samples of various resources including resource handbooks, brochures and posters for display in your office, hospital or centre. Please contact Janic Gorayeb to order your free kit: jgorayeb@braintumour.ca.
InService Presentations:
Health Information Specialist, Janic Gorayeb is available for InService Presentations in your hospital, organization or facility. We can accomodate anytime during the day or evening that is conveniuent for your staff (i.e. hospital rounds, lunch & learn, a shift change). These presentations are for members of the Neuroscience Health Care Community who may come in contact with people affected by brain tumours. InServices focus on Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada's programs and services including how they are being used by your team, whether there are gaps in service and how your staff utilizes Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada resources.
Please contact Janic Gorayeb to to book your InService today: jgorayeb@braintumour.ca
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