Empowering Brain Tumor Patients Through Support Group Programs
Brain tumor support group meetings provide an opportunity to share experiences, to learn about current therapies, and to receive information about various aspects of a brain tumor diagnosis and treatment. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted our ability to conduct face-to-face meetings. Many, if not all, support group meetings have been moved to a virtual platform. However, this has allowed many more to join the conversation and gain a community of support. All SBTF hosted or co-hosted events are listed in our Event Calendar. Questions can be sent to supportgroups@sbtf.org
METRO-ATLANTA AREA PROGRAMS:
Brain Tumor Support Group for Adult patients/survivors & Caregivers
This Brain Tumor Support Group (BTSG) for Adult brain tumor patients and Caregivers is offered in partnership with Emory Healthcare. The group meets virtually on a bi-weekly basis. Meetings are facilitated by Farnaz Arabshahi, RN, NP-C, Emory Johns' Creek Hospital and co-facilitated by Geri Shaffer, SBTF Patient Advocate. Hosted by the SBTF, we aim to provide an opportunity for information sharing and support for brain tumor patients, as well as their family, their friends, and their caregivers. The meeting is available to members of the brain tumor community residing within the continental US.
Northside Hospital - Brain Cancer Support Group
Have you been diagnosed with a brain tumor OR are you a caregiver for someone who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor? Our patient and caregiver groups provide support, information and the opportunity to meet with others who understand.
SBTF Aphasia Support group
Aphasia (uh*fay*zhee*uh) occurs in 30-50% of people with brain tumors and brain cancer. Did you know, aphasia from a brain tumor is different than aphasia caused by a stroke? People with brain tumors who have difficulty thinking of words and naming items, they may be experiencing “anomic” aphasia. Our Aphasia support group provides insights, helps identify tips and tricks of working through this diagnosis, and provides a sense of community where we work together to improve language & communication skills.
The Piedmont Brain Tumor Center – Atlanta
Piedmont’s Brain Tumor Center currently offers TWO monthly brain tumor support group meetings; both are conducted virtually via the Zoom Platform.
The Young Adult Survivor support group meeting provides the young adult brain tumor patient an opportunity to meet other Young adult brain tumor survivors, discuss or share experiences, and ask questions about treatment plans or effects of treatment on your physical & emotional health.
Brain Tumor Caregivers need a support team too. Caring for a sick or disabled individual is complex. When the illness lasts for weeks, months or years, the complexity is heightened. Our Caregivers support group meeting will provide education, insights, and an opportunity for asking questions and receiving answers.
