Our Mission
To provide free, individualized navigation to help patients and loved ones manage a primary brain tumor diagnosis, overcome treatment obstacles, and facilitate access to quality healthcare.
How can we help you?
Brain Tumor Network is a trusted source for reliable information about primary brain tumors for patients of all ages. Our dedicated, neuro-oncology navigators help you find answers to the difficult questions you may be asking yourself:
- Where do I begin?
- Should I get a second opinion?
- What are my treatment options?
- What can I expect next?
Executive Director Search
In the decade since its inception, Brain Tumor Network has evolved into a prominent and highly valued resource for individuals nationwide grappling with a primary brain tumor diagnosis, offering personalized support and navigation expertise to patients, their families, and caregivers. BTN is currently in search of an Executive Director who can leverage the accumulated wisdom of the past decade and lead this vital organization into its next phase of growth and development.
BTN Celebrates 10 Years of Patient Navigation
2024 marks the milestone anniversary of BTN’s first decade of service to the brain tumor community. As we reflect upon 10 years of transformative impact, we honor those who have driven our mission forward as we set our sights on the future. We are immensely grateful to The Sontag Foundation and the DSA community for their support over the years. Through collaborative efforts we strive to make a meaningful difference for those affected by this devastating disease. Watch our celebratory video and journey through BTN’s remarkable evolution, from our humble beginnings to the impactful presence today, and our ambitious vision for the future.
Our Navigation Services
Understand Your Diagnosis
Explore Treatment Options
Receive Emotional Support
Get Medical Records Assistance
What is a patient navigator?
Our brain tumor patient navigators are professionals guiding patients and caregivers through every phase of brain tumor care with personalized one-on-one options, information, and support.
Our Experience
2800 +
Patients who have received free, personalized navigation services
96 %
Patients who would recommend the Brain Tumor Network to others
500 +
Relationships built with national brain tumor centers of excellence and regional treatment centers across the country
30 +
Years of treatment-related and survivorship experiences of founders Susan and Rick Sontag
10 +
Years providing direct, personalized support to primary brain tumor patients and caregivers
10 +
Years building relationships within the neuro-oncology community
