What We Do

Free Brain Tumor Navigation From Real People Who Care

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    Understand your diagnosis

    We will help get your questions answered – no jargon, just clear answers.

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    Find clinical trials personalized to you

    We’ll guide you through the complex world of clinical trials and biomarkers.

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    Get a second opinion

    We connect you with experts and help you prepare so you feel heard.

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    Help with home and life needs

    We listen, help with daily needs, and offer a shoulder to lean on so you feel less alone.

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    Organize your medical records

    We help you gather and share your scans and records so you do not have to.

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    Learn how navigation helps

    New to BTN? Learn what a navigator is and how we support you through each step of your brain tumor journey.

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You’ll be matched with a dedicated BTN navigator who will get to know you, your story, and your goals. We help you understand your options and focus on what matters most.

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See Our Navigation In Action

The Help We Didn’t Know We Needed

A brain tumor diagnosis drops families into unfamiliar territory overnight. In this short film, patients and caregivers share what it really means to have Brain Tumor Network by their side — from managing records and researching clinical trials to simply having someone who picks up the phone.

We’re Here for You

We’ve guided thousands of patients and families across the U.S. through their brain tumor journeys. We’re here for you too. The interactive stories below show how BTN can walk with you at different points along the way.

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William’s Pediatric Journey

After one-year-old William was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma, his parents felt overwhelmed and uncertain. See how BTN helped them understand the diagnosis, prepare for a second opinion, and support their family.

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Ben’s Newly Diagnosed Journey

After Ben was told his brain tumor was inoperable, his family felt lost. See how BTN helped him get a second opinion, have surgery with a specialist, and find support to stay together.

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Anna’s Clinical Trial Journey

At 18, Anna was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and faced confusing options. See how BTN helped her family understand test results, reach national experts, and start treatment from home with continued support.

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Finding BTN was a life changer. We would not have known where to start.

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Powering Providers

Add BTN To Your Patient Support Toolkit

When brain tumor patients need more time and guidance, BTN can step in. We provide evidence-based education, personalized clinical trial searches, and day-to-day resource support at no cost, so your team can stay focused on treatment.

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Make an Impact

Your Donation Puts a Navigator at Their Side

A brain tumor diagnosis is confusing, frightening, and isolating. Your donation keeps our nurses and social workers on the line with patients and caregivers, turning uncertainty into clarity and guiding them to quality care, clinical trials, and real-world support.

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