Brain Cancer Resources & Education Materials

The following cancer information resources should be used for informational and educational purposes only. All specific medical questions about your health needs should be presented to your own health care provider.

Tumor Boards

Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists attend as well as pathologists, fellows and various students. All cases of interest regarding neuro oncology malignancies are presented including record reviews initiated by outside physicians or patients.

Date: Mondays
Time: 8 a.m.

Case submissions can be added up until the tumor board begins. For more information, contact Jennifer Mabold at 412-692-2606 or maboldjl@upmc.edu.

Brain Cancer Resource Websites

• American Brain Tumor Association
  A resource for comprehensive, up-to-date information and compassionate support for brain tumor patients, families, and caregivers who are living with this disease.
• Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network (CERN) Foundation
  A non-profit organization whose mission is to develop new treatments for ependymoma thereby improving outcomes and care of patients and ultimately leading to a cure
• National Brain Tumor Society
  A nonprofit organization focused on patient advocacy and support

More Information on Brain and Nervous System Tumors

• The Gumberg Family Resource Center
  Located at Hillman Cancer Center, the Gumberg Family Resource Center offers free information on specific types of cancer, treatments, supportive care services, and more to patients and their families, friends, and caregivers.