2011

With the upcoming new year, many of us are anxiously awaiting the Supreme Court’s ruling on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. I was reading a commentary in a local paper regarding the American Cancer Society’s opinion on the upcoming decisions. ACS states they will be watching carefully to be sure the benchmark plan does not limit cancer treatment benefits.

I had a lot of problems making friends after my surgery.  I was able to make somefriends during my school years but, after graduation I was forgotten.  There was no doubt about it I knew it was because, I am not able to do a lot of things that they can do and, me being physically handicapped.   I was introduced to Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation in 2009, they had brought me...

As a reminder, there is an active "Coping with the Holidays" message board discussion for bereaved families taking place in CBTF's online community, Jenna's Corner. We'd also like to share this article with you, posted on the American Hospice Foundation's website. The article focuses on how the anticipation of such days can sometimes be more challenging...

As the holidays are quickly approaching, CBTF is gearing up to celebrate this weekend at our two annual holiday parties.  First, our teen and young adult suvivor groups will join us at Dave and Busters for a fun filled afternoon of games, food, and merriment.  We have roughly 80 people joining us and it will be a great opportunity to meet new people, hang out with old friends...