Holiday Help is Here!

For most of us, the holiday season is hectic and can at times become overwhelming. We know that for many of our families this is a difficult time of year. If this is the case for you, the ABTA’s new caregiving service, MyCaringLink, may be of interest. MyCaringLink is a web-based service that is designed to help families organize, prioritize and schedule errands, tasks and obligations; share important updates; and let friends and family members know the many ways in which they can be of help. Visit the ABTA’s Anytime Learning section of our website and watch a pre-recorded webinar on the new service. To access and register for MyCaringLink, click here. Now when friends and family members ask how they can be of help, you can send them to your personalized MyCaringLink web page and let them select the best way that they can help out this season.

Also, remember that the ABTA’s professional Care Consultants are skilled listeners and experienced in helping patients and family members navigate the range of emotions often brought on by events of the season. Call 800-886-ABTA (2282) or send an email at abtacares@abta.org.  

Warm holiday greetings to all and wishes for a season filled with love from family and friends from all of us at the ABTA. 
 

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ABTA Webinars Offer “Anytime Learning”
Last month, Dr. Joon Uhm of Mayo Clinic presented the “Understanding Non-Malignant Brain Tumors” webinar. He discussed meningiomas, pituitary and other non-malignant tumors, deciding between the “watch and wait” approach and taking immediate action, the types of treatments that are possible, and what the risk factors and deciding factors may be. You can view this and other previously broadcast webinars at the Anytime Learning section of our website.

You can also register now for our upcoming 2013 webinars, including “Coping with Caregiver Stress,” “Multidisciplinary Approaches to Treating Pediatric Brain Tumors,” and “Understanding Palliative Care.”

Support “Breakthroughs” in Tampa
On February 9, the inaugural Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Tampa 5K Run & Walk will bring together patients, caregivers, friends and health care professionals for some fun while raising mission critical funds for the ABTA. Register today at www.breakthroughforbraintumors.org.
 

Move Further in 2013
If you’re up to the challenge, register for a half marathon, full marathon or triathlon in 2013 through  Team Breakthrough, the ABTA’s endurance fundraising team. Join us at one of seven national events or choose your own. Visit www.abtateambreakthrough.org to learn more and join this incredible nationwide athletic team.

Applications for 2013 Research Funding Opportunities Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the ABTA’s 2013 Basic Research Fellowships and Translational Grants. Applications for these funding programs must be submitted via the ABTA’s online Grant Portal no later than January 09, 2013. Fellowships and Translational research projects begin July 1, 2013. Click here to apply. Questions? Email grants@abta.org.
 

Brain Tumor Incidence and Prevalence Statistics Updated
The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS) recently released its November 2012 Statistical Report which estimates the 2013 the incidence of primary brain tumors—the number of people diagnosed during the year—at 69,720 people. Of these, 4,300 will be children. CBTRUS estimates the prevalence of brain tumors – the number of people living with the diagnosis – at 688,096. It is important to note that while these figures represent increases over previous statistics, they are likely attributable to better brain tumor diagnosis, methodology and tracking.

The report also reveals that the most common primary brain tumors remain meningiomas (36%), followed by glioblastomas (16%) and pituitary tumors (14%). To help ensure access to these important statistics, the American Brain Tumor Association supported the printing of this report for distribution to the brain tumor scientific and medical community. The data is available online.

For an overview of the 2012 brain tumor facts and statistics, click here. To access the complete CBTRUS report, visit http://www.cbtrus.org/reports/reports.html. 
 

 Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association was the first and is now the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing both support services to brain tumor patients and their families and the funding of brain tumor research. For more information, visit www.abta.org.

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This information is provided by the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631. For more information about the American Brain Tumor Association, call toll-free 866-659-1030, write info@abta.org or visit www.abta.org.

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