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Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Statement on the Reported NIH Grant Review Pause
What Is a Shunt? A Parent’s Guide to Hydrocephalus Treatment in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
Hydrocephalus, commonly known as “water on the brain,” is a condition that can occur in children with brain tumors. It involves an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that can cause increased pressure inside the skull, leading to various symptoms and complications.
Pediatric Brain Surgery Recovery: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Pediatric brain surgery is a profound medical procedure that demands careful attention during the recovery period. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare can significantly ease the process for both the child and their family.
Navigating Brain Tumor Symptoms: Managing Anxiety and Fear
For families confronting a brain tumor diagnosis, the emotional journey is often marked by significant anxiety and fear. Understanding how to manage these emotions is crucial for both the patient and their loved ones.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Expands its Support for Families with the Addition of Scott Kennedy
Getting families where they need to be without worrying about the cost of transportation.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Uber Partner to Provide Travel Credits for Families Navigating Challenges of Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) and Uber are joining forces to provide essential support for families navigating the challenges of pediatric brain tumors.
Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act: Improving Healthcare for Children Across State Lines
The Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on September 17 to improve children’s access to essential health care, while eliminating administrative burdens for providers and states.
Groundbreaking Voice of the Patient Report for pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG) published by Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
“This report lays groundwork to improve the experience of people living with this disease,” said Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, one of the country’s leading neurosurgeons, and a member of PBTF’s Board of Directors. “I believe it shines a much-needed spotlight on the wide-ranging and extensive challenges that this type of tumor causes for patients and their families, and I am hopeful that this moment is a significant milestone for this community.”
Ursula Burns, Former Xerox CEO, and Jordan Wertlieb, EVP and COO of Hearst, Appointed to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Advisory Board as Inaugural Members
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation today announced the appointment of Ursula Burns and Jordan Wertlieb as inaugural members of the organization’s new Advisory Board. Burns and Wertlieb offer their exceptional business acumen and experience to PBTF, the largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research.
