For additional information on brain cancer, other treatments available and support groups, please visit the web sites below:
US & UK
AMERICAN
BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is a not-for-profit, independent
organisation. Not affiliated with any institution, the ABTA serves individuals
globally and awards funds to researchers throughout the United States and Canada.
THE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary
health organisation. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions
and more than 3,400 local offices.
BRAIN
TUMOUR ACTION
Brain Tumour Action is a voluntary organisation with five major aims: support
for relatives and sufferers of brain tumours, counselling, information on brain
tumours and their treatment, education of the public about tumours, and research
into new treatment options.
THE
BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY
The Brain Tumor Society offers the latest information for the entire brain tumour
community, from newly diagnosed patients to survivors, families and healthcare
professionals. The Brain Tumor Society's intent is to provide easy access to
resources, with the goal to make each visit to its web site a positive experience.
CANCER
RESEARCH UK
Cancer Research UK's vision is to conquer cancer through world-class research.
As the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organisation in the world,
it supports the work of 3,000 scientists working across the UK.
NATIONAL
BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION
The National Brain Tumor Foundation is a non-profit health organisation dedicated
to providing information and support for brain tumour patients, family members,
and healthcare professionals, while supporting innovative research into better
treatment options and a cure for brain tumours.
NATIONAL
CANCER INSTITUTE
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) coordinates the National Cancer Program,
which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination,
and other programmes with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients
and family members.
UNITED
KINGDOM BRAIN TUMOUR SOCIETY
The UK Brain Tumour Society (UKBTS) is a national charity with a wide range
of aims that fall within three main areas: research, education and support.
Other international organisations include:
GERMANY
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
- German Cancer Research Centre
The Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) Heidelberg was founded as a non-profit
organisation and supraregional research centre by the Land (state) Baden-Württemberg
in 1964. It is the task of the Centre to engage in cancer research.
FRANCE
Institute Gustave-Roussy
The Institute Gustave-Roussy is a non-profit private institution, exclusively
devoted to oncology. It is part of the French public hospital system.
L'Institut
Curie
The Curie Institute continues, according to the will of Marie Curie, a mission
of treatment and research against cancer.
ITALY
Lega Italiana per la Lotta Contro i Tumori
- Italian League for the Fight Against Cancer
The LILCT is a non-profit, volunteer organisation involved in cancer education,
support, and research.
ISRAEL
Israel Cancer Association
The Association was founded in 1952, and the web site contains details of ICA,
description of services, public awareness resources, research information etc.
Israeli Society for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy
THE NETHERLANDS
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (Netherlands)/Netherlands
Cancer Institute
This is a national oncology hospital and research centre located in Amsterdam.
The Web site includes pages in both Dutch and English with detailed information
about research, services, courses and contact information.
KWF
Kankerbestrijding - Dutch Cancer Society
The Dutch Cancer Society is the only charity in the Netherlands to address every
type and aspect of cancer. We fund cancer research, provide education and training,
disseminate information, help cancer patients themselves and support patients'
associations.
SPAIN
Asociación Española
Contra el Cáncer - Spanish Society Against Cancer
The Society is a not-for-profit organisation for members and professionals who
are dedicated to the fight against cancer.
SWITZERLAND
Swiss Institute for Applied Cancer
Research (SIAK)
The SIAK coordinates a broad spectrum of research activities and gives patients
and their doctors all over Switzerland access to the latest findings about prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and care.
GENERAL
Cancer Index - Cancer Centres
and Institutes
This website provides information and links to a number of cancer centres and
institutes that have Web sites across the globe. The site can be searched for
individual centres, by country or by continent.
European
Association for NeuroOncology (EANO)
EANO is an organisation for Neurooncologists in Europe formed in 1994. This
site includes a background to the organisation, membership details, reports
from scientific meetings, clinical trial details, a calendar of events, and
links to related sites.
International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
IARC is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate
and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis,
and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved
in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific
information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.
International
Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR)
The INCTR is dedicated to helping to build capacity for cancer treatment and
research in countries in which such capacity is presently limited, and thereby
to create a foundation on which to build strategies designed to lessen the suffering,
limit the number of lives lost, and promote the highest quality of life for
children and adults with cancer in these countries, and to increase the quantity
and quality of cancer research throughout the world.
International
Union Against Cancer (UICC)
This site gives information about the programs of the UICC, calendar of events,
details of member organisations, publications, resources, fellowships etc.