#BTSM: Brain tumor Twitter chat connects survivors and caregivers

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

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Each Sunday evening at 9 CT, brain tumor patients, survivors and advocates meet up virtually on Twitter for a moderated chat on issues that affect them.



From a breast cancer husband's perspective

BY GUEST BLOGGER

Marc Silver
The news that Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of breast cancer is everywhere.



Reintegrating into life post-craniotomy

BY GUEST BLOGGER

Catherine Blotner
When we first enter the world as infants our parents hang on our every smile, giggle and wail as a clue to gauge how we feel.




Calendar of Events

Find events, fundraisers, workshops and teleconferences in CURE's calendar of events.

Donating the Gift of Life

BY LAURA BEIL

Donating blood and tissues after cancer is gaining acceptance.

Sarcoma

Group Therapy: Treatment Advances in Sarcoma

BY HEATHER L. VAN EPPS, PHD

Soft tissue sarcoma has benefited from research in other cancers.

Treatment

Combining Radiation and Chemotherapy May Improve Outcomes

BY ROXANNE NELSON

In the right cancer, radiation and chemotherapy can make a powerful duo. 

Decision-Making

When Cancer is Incurable

BY KATY HUMAN

Patients and families face difficult decisions when the prognosis is poor, but communication and an action plan may help.