Connect with a Navigator - Brain Tumor Network

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Get One-on-One Brain Tumor Support

Our Navigators are here to guide you through diagnosis, recurrence, and everything in between. We listen to your story, explore options, and support you and your family along the way. We serve patients and caregivers across the United States who are managing a primary brain tumor. Our services are always free and tailored to your needs.

I wish I had known about you sooner.

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Please Note: BTN is not a crisis line. For medical and mental health emergencies, call 911. For mental health resources call or text 988.

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What You Can Expect

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Reach Out

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Tell us what’s going on, what questions you have, and your most immediate needs. This is how we get started.

What You Can Expect

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Meet Your Navigator

We connect you with the right person

Within 24 business hours, you’ll receive an email introduction to your dedicated team. Your navigator is picked with care, based on your immediate needs

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What You Can Expect

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The First Hello

Schedule your first call

Your navigator reaches out by phone, email, or video, whichever is best for you. You’ll get to share your story and discuss your clinical history, home life, and goals. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and explain how BTN can support you.

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A Personalized Plan

Start building your support roadmap

Together, you and your navigator will create a plan tailored to your needs. We focus on building a relationship and being there when you need a shoulder to lean on. Every patient works directly with their navigator, always at no cost.

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All-in Assistance

Access clinical and emotional support

Need help beyond medical info? BTN gives access to both a Nurse Navigator for clinical questions and a Social Work Navigator for emotional and home life support. You can request a second navigator at any time, just ask.

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Care Coordination

Help with medical records and next steps

For services like clinical trial searches or second opinions, BTN can help collect and transfer your brain tumor-related medical records with your consent. We make it easier to get what you need, when you need it.

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The Faces Behind Your Care

When you reach out to BTN, you’re connecting with a compassionate team of nurse and social work navigators, medical advisors, and specialists who truly understand the brain tumor journey. Every patient and family is matched with someone whose expertise fits your needs. We believe in guiding, empowering, and being there, for every step.

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Stay Connected

Reach us any time you need

Help is only a conversation away. Call, email, or chat us during business hours for free, compassionate support from real people who understand and care. Every time you reach out, you’ll find understanding, answers, and someone who’s truly here for you.

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I highly recommend connecting with BTN. They’ll be your supportive, friendly, knowledgeable go-to team. We’re so grateful!

Amy

Caregiver