Brain Tumour Patient Handbooks

Patients and families facing a brain tumour diagnosis have resources at their fingertips thanks to the hard work and dedication of volunteers from across Canada. The newest and most-up-to-date Brain Tumour Handbooks – Adult and Pediatric versions are now available.

The handbooks are written for patients but are tools for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, including loved ones and family members.

There are three handbooks available, all of which are available in English and French.

1. Adult Brain Tumour Handbook
2. Pediatric Brain Tumour Handbook
3. Non-Malignant Brain Tumour Handbook - which aims to diminish the misconception that non-malignant or "benign" brain tumours do not alter the lives of those affected. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a non-malignant brain tumour, this resource is for you. 

Handbooks are available in both pdf form and as a hard copy, and are available free of charge, by completing the contact form or calling us at 1-800-265-5106.

Handbooks have been compiled with the support, guidance, and expertise of medical professionals and volunteers from across Canada. 

Sample Contents:

• An overview of the brain and how it functions
• Types of brain tumours
• An overview of current treatments and medications
• What to expect at the hospital and at home
• Community resources
• Glossary of terms

A caregiver comment:

" The materials sent to us (by Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada) were awesome. Helped explain everything we had been wondering about." 

The 6th editions of the Adult and Pediatric Brain Tumour Patient Handbooks were made possible with the support of:

For more information about Brain Tumour Handbooks, please contact:

Todd Goold
Support Services Specialist
tgoold@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 ext 237