About one third of all primary and other nervous system tumors form from
glial cells. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a
malignant glioma, the following resources may be particularly useful.
For Brain Tumor Information:
Our
Online Educational Programs page allows you to download presentations
from national experts to listen to from the comforts of your home and
office. Past programs include
Treatment Advances for Malignant Gliomas,
featuring brain tumor expert, Dr. Howard Fine.
For Information about Insurance Options and Disability Issues:
Families USA has a
state-by state guide to obtaining medical insurance, as well as a publication about
managing medical debt.
Patient Advocate Foundation can assign you and your family a case manager who
can answer insurance questions and help patients locate financial
resources. They can also be reached at 800.532.5274.
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a joint program of the Disability
Rights Legal Center and the Loyola Law School. CLRC provides free and
confidential information and resources on cancer-related legal issues. Volunteer attorneys and other professionals are available to provide in
depth information and counsel to CLRC callers. You can reach CLRC at 866.843.2572.
For Support:
We
have listings of
support groups on our website as well as a Patient and
Caregiver
Peer Support Network. To learn more or find a
match for you or your loved one to speak to, call us on our Patient
Services Line at 800.934.2873 M-F 9-8 PM (EST).
Shreya Pereira
Health Information Specialist, Patient Services
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