…the right attitude! Fight like hell and don't ever stop!

Fear is a useless emotion, unless it motivates you to do something positive.

There is a wealth of help and information available in these groups... the stuff the doctors overlook or don't know to tell you--other patients & caregivers will.

If there is a brain tumor support group in your area, you should join. If not you should join a cancer support group, if available. If neither is available, start your own brain tumor group...if you are looking for one, you can be sure there are others that will be anxious to join your group. Organizations such as ABTA & NBTF can provide information on starting a group and will even mail a notice to people currently in their database that live in your area.

Connecting with others will enrich your life and theirs too.

Studies have shown that cancer patients who participate in support groups actually live longer than those who avoid these groups. Reaching out to others who are experiencing a similar diagnosis is not only very supportive, but can be crucial to your treatment and recovery. .

You may want to also consider joining the largest support network for brain tumor patients: BRAINTMR. http://www.braintrust.org/services/support/braintmr/

Locate a support group:

• Virtualtrials: Support Groups
• NBTF: Support Groups Listing Click "Patient Info"; then click "Connecting & Coping;"
• BRAINTMR: an on-line support group.