PHILIPPINE
BRAIN TUMOR ALLIANCE • Counselling with fellow neuro patients and family members. • Referral of patients to neuro medical specialist (neuro-oncologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons). • Educating fellow survivors and their families in nutrition and diet during chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. • Encouraged better availability of clinical trials for brain tumor patients in The Philippines. • Raising awareness of the challenges of brain tumors through public gatherings, through our provincial trip.
Board of Medical Advisers: Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, NeuroSurgeon (SLMC, TMC, UP-PGH) Dr. Gerardo H. Cornelio, Oncologist(SLMC, SJDD, UP-PGH) Dr. Santosh Kesari, NeuroOncologist/Neurologist, Moores Cancer Center (MCC), UCSD Mr. Marlon Saria, AOCNS Onco Nurse Specialist, MCC, UCSD Dr. Luis Martin Habana, Cardiologist (TMC, CGN, UP-PGH) William C. Abbott / Susan T. Abbott, Founding Director/ Co-Director EMAIL ADDRESS: wcabbott@gmail.com, hca7sta@yahoo.com
In Support of Brain Tumor Research in Arizona And Beyond
supported and run by students of all ages
Now in our second decade of existence, SSBTR has already raised over 2.4 million dollars to fund brain tumor research. Our unique 501(c)(3) non profit organization is built on a foundation of dedicated young people and community support.
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