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Brochures

These brochures are available to view or download as free pdfs. The best way to view PDFs is with a PDF-specific reader. Many PDF readers, such as Adobe Acrobat, can be downloaded for free online.

These educational brochures are designed to inform and empower patients, caregivers and loved ones. All information is carefully reviewed by the ABTA’s Clinical Advisory Committee, composed of brain tumor medical experts, and by brain tumor patients, to ensure content is accurate and unbiased. 

Downloadable Brain Tumor Informational PDFs

About Brain Tumors

About Brain Tumors (Primer)

A primer for patients and caregivers

Brain Tumors (for Newly DIagnosed)

A handbook for the newly diagnosed

Caregiver Handbook

A handbook for caregivers

Brain Tumor Dictionary

A glossary of terms for patients and caregivers

Brain Tumor Types

Ependymoma

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Glioblastoma & High-Grade Astrocytoma

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Medulloblastoma

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Meningioma

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Metastatic

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Oligodendroglioma

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Pituitary

Overview of tumor type and treatment options

Brain Tumor Treatments

Chemotherapy

Overview of chemotherapy options and side effects

Clinical Trials

Overview of clinical trials and resources

Conventional Radiation

Overview of conventional radiation options and side effects

Proton Therapy

Overview of proton therapy options and side effects

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Overview of stereotactic radiosurgery options and side effects

Steroids

Overview of steroids and side effects

Surgery

Overview of surgery options and side effects

Additional Resources

Primary Brain Tumors - Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Important questions to ask about diagnosis, treatment and care

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Overview of neuropsychiatric symptoms

Metastatic Brain Tumors - Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Important questions to ask about diagnosis, treatment and care

Seizure First Aid Flyer

Quick reference flyer to help patients during seizures