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Wherever You Are, We’re Connected

Our navigators empower people in every corner of the country, from city centers to rural communities. Click on your state to see how many residents diagnosed with a primary brain tumor have received personalized navigation support from BTN. Wherever you live, compassionate guidance is always close at hand.



5,000+ lives touched. 56,000 conversations and counting.

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Wyoming

8Patients Served
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Wisconsin

60Patients Served
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West Virginia

10Patients Served
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Washington

80Patients Served
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Virginia

119Patients Served
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Vermont

14Patients Served
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Utah

21Patients Served
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Texas

242Patients Served
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Tennessee

64Patients Served
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South Dakota

10Patients Served
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South Carolina

60Patients Served
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Rhode Island

15Patients Served
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Pennsylvania

134Patients Served
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Oregon

67Patients Served
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Oklahoma

29Patients Served
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Ohio

113Patients Served
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North Dakota

15Patients Served
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North Carolina

125Patients Served
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New York

216Patients Served
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New Mexico

25Patients Served
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New Jersey

114Patients Served
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New Hampshire

20Patients Served
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Nevada

32Patients Served
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Nebraska

18Patients Served
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Montana

18Patients Served
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Missouri

69Patients Served
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Mississippi

21Patients Served
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Minnesota

109Patients Served
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Michigan

132Patients Served
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Massachusetts

84Patients Served
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Maryland

88Patients Served
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Maine

22Patients Served
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Louisiana

37Patients Served
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Kentucky

32Patients Served
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Kansas

40Patients Served
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Iowa

35Patients Served
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Indiana

75Patients Served
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Illinois

100Patients Served
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Idaho

11Patients Served
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Hawaii

10Patients Served
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Georgia

151Patients Served
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Florida

623Patients Served
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District of Columbia

14Patients Served
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Delaware

10Patients Served
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Connecticut

45Patients Served
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Colorado

86Patients Served
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California

370Patients Served
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Arkansas

32Patients Served
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Arizona

81Patients Served
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Alaska

9Patients Served
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Alabama

35Patients Served
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Delaware

10Patients Served
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New Jersey

114Patients Served
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Discover What Navigation Looks Like

You’ve seen our reach across the country—now see what support looks like, step-by-step. Explore our interactive patient journeys to see personalized support in action and learn how BTN can help you or your loved one at every point along the way.

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Experience Navigation in Action

See the impact of BTN navigation through real patient and caregiver journeys. Our interactive stories put you in their shoes, so you can experience how support, expertise, and hands-on guidance help families find answers, solve everyday challenges, and shape the path ahead together. Discover what it really means to connect with a BTN navigator and get the support you need for what comes next.

Ben’s Newly Diagnosed Journey Anna’s Clinical Trial Journey William’s Pediatric Journey Tracy’s Caregiver Journey
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Ben’s Newly Diagnosed Journey

When Ben was told his brain tumor was “inoperable,” he and his family felt lost. See how BTN helped him get a second opinion, have surgery with a brain tumor specialist, and find practical support so his family could stay by his side.

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Step 1: When Life Changed in an Instant

One morning at work, Ben’s life was turned upside down by a seizure. A whirlwind of ER visits and tests ended with crushing news: an “inoperable” brain tumor. Ben and his family were scared and unsure what to do next, but they refused to give up.

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Map of the United States in a blue teal color Ben's journey map with a pin at Rochester NY

Step 2: Finding a Guiding Hand

Ben’s family reached out to BTN for help. A navigator listened to their story, offered reassurance, and set a plan in motion to get a second opinion and further evaluation for Ben’s diagnosis.

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Ben's journey map with a pin at Rochester NY Ben's journey map with a pin at PVB FL

Step 3: Doors Open and Hope Returns

With BTN’s guidance, Ben was referred to a specialized brain tumor center for expert review. There, a neurosurgeon determined his tumor could be removed. Surgery was successful, restoring Ben’s hope and relief to his loved ones.

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Ben's journey map with a pin at PVB FL Ben's journey map with a pin at Durham NC

Step 4: Side by Side, No Matter the Miles

During Ben’s recovery, BTN’s social work navigator connected the family to a supportive program providing temporary lodging close to the hospital. This made it possible for Ben’s loved ones to stay nearby and offer comfort throughout his surgery and recovery.

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Ben's journey map with a pin at Durham NC Ben's journey map with a pin at New York NY

Step 5: Moving Forward Together

Back home, Ben began his treatment journey with guidance from local and remote specialists. With clinical experts and family beside him, Ben’s care was coordinated and compassionate—ensuring the best possible path forward.

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Anna’s Clinical Trial Journey

At 18, Anna was suddenly facing a rare brain tumor and a maze of confusing options. See how BTN helped her and her parents sort through test results, reach national experts, and start a hard-to-access treatment from home with ongoing support.

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Step 1: The Onset of Uncertainty

At just 18, Anna woke up with new weakness on her left side. After a trip to the ER, she was discharged with more questions than answers, and her symptoms continued to progress. Imaging later revealed a rare brain tumor.

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Map of the United States in a blue teal color Anna's journey map with a pin at Athens GA

Step 2: Building Understanding

Anna and her parents reached out to BTN, seeking education and support. BTN provided clear, understandable information about Anna’s diagnosis and helped the family navigate the shock and confusion.

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Anna's journey map with a pin at Athens GA Anna's journey map with a pin at PVB FL

Step 3: Expert Guidance

BTN’s navigation team helped Anna’s family organize medical records and connect with an adolescent and young adult (AYA) brain tumor specialist for a thorough second opinion and treatment planning.

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Anna's journey map with a pin at PVB FL Anna's journey map with a pin at Miami FL

Step 4: New Doors Open

Further molecular testing uncovered a new genetic mutation, expanding Anna’s options to include additional clinical trial pathways. BTN navigators ensured she was aware of every possible treatment choice.

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Anna's journey map with a pin at Miami FL Anna's journey map with a pin at Irving TX

Step 5: National Advocacy

BTN advocated for Anna’s care to be reviewed by a national tumor board. This collaborative review brought together experts to optimize Anna’s treatment strategy.

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Anna's journey map with a pin at Irving TX Anna's journey map with a pin at San Francisco CA

Step 6: A Treatment Plan Close to Home

With support from BTN, Anna began a novel therapy through an expanded access program, allowing her to start treatment from home. BTN continues to check in, providing clinical advice and emotional support for Anna and her entire family.

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Anna's journey map with a pin at San Francisco CA Anna's journey map with a pin at Athens GA back to home

William’s Pediatric Journey

When one-year-old William was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma, his parents were overwhelmed and trying to keep their family steady through the fear and uncertainty. See how BTN helped them understand the diagnosis, prepare for a second opinion, and find support for everyone at home.

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Step 1: The Diagnosis No Family Expects

At just one year old, William was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma. His parents suddenly faced medical terms, tough choices, and the challenge of keeping their family steady through deep uncertainty.

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Map of the United States in a blue teal color William's journey map with a pin at Marinette WI

Step 2: Learning and Reassurance

Overwhelmed, William’s parents turned to BTN for guidance. Their navigator broke down the diagnosis, explained possibilities, and offered reassurance—helping the family make sense of next steps.

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William's journey map with a pin at Marinette WI William's journey map with a pin at PVB FL

Step 3: Financial and Emotional Advocacy

During their first call, William’s parents voiced concerns about medical bills and needed emotional support. BTN responded by connecting them with national organizations that provide financial assistance and peer mentorship to families facing childhood brain tumors.

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William's journey map with a pin at PVB FL William's journey map with a pin at Winston-Salem NC

Step 4: Preparing for Answers

BTN gathered William’s medical records, coordinated a second opinion and full tumor board review, and provided his parents with key questions to ask, ensuring their visit empowered them and addressed their most pressing concerns.

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William's journey map with a pin at Winston-Salem NC William's journey map with a pin at Memphis TN

Step 5: Support for the Whole Family

Recognizing that siblings can also struggle, William’s parents asked their navigator for help. BTN offered connections to child-focused support organizations, ensuring everyone in the family felt seen and supported.

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William's journey map with a pin at Memphis TN William's journey map with a pin at Alameda CA

Step 6: Ongoing Partnership

Back at home, William’s family continues to lean on BTN for guidance, encouragement, and resources as they walk the journey together. They never feel alone, no matter what comes next

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Tracy’s Caregiver Journey

When Tracy’s GBM recurred, her husband needed clear direction while caring for her at home. BTN stepped in with a focused trial search, straightforward guidance, and steady support. We showed that even with nationwide reach, families can still find strong options close to home when travel isn’t possible or practical.

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Step 1: Facing New Decisions

Two years after her initial diagnosis, Tracy’s GBM recurred. She and her husband were given options for surgery and clinical trials, but wanted to fully understand each choice.

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Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Summerfield

Step 2: Information and Empowerment

Tracy’s husband reached out to BTN. The navigation team reviewed medical records, conducted a thorough clinical trial search, and provided a summary of nearby treatment possibilities for Tracy and her care team to discuss.

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Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Summerfield Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Summerfield

Step 3: Seeking Expert Insight

BTN’s supportive guidance enabled Tracy to obtain a second opinion at a brain tumor center. With clarity from the navigation team and providers, Tracy and her husband felt less overwhelmed about the next steps.

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Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Summerfield Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Durham

Step 4: Making the Choice

Armed with BTN’s research and questions, Tracy’s family discussed their options with her doctor. Together, they made the decision to enroll in a clinical trial, embracing the opportunity for new therapy and ongoing hope. “Your list was extremely helpful. We were able to go from scan to decision in 19 days.”

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Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Durham Tracy's journey in North Carolina with a pin on the city of Chapel Hill

Step 5: Moving Forward Together

Tracy felt empowered knowing BTN’s navigators would continue to offer guidance as she began her clinical trial. With an ongoing source of information and support, she and her family moved forward with confidence and hope.

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My Navigator was knowledgeable and encouraging. She helped me learn how to be my own advocate and met me with real understanding during our calls. She encouraged me to reach out anytime, and I left feeling informed, supported, and more confident about my recovery.

Julie

Patient

1,400+

Families supported last year

Connect with a Navigator
95%

Patients and caregivers would recommend BTN to others

2,500+

Medical records requests completed

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Personalized support in all 50 states

See our national impact
100+

Patients enrolled into clinical trials

  • 1,400+

    Families supported last year

    Connect with a Navigator
  • Map of the United States with a dark blue overlay. Florida is highlighted in bright white, creating a vivid contrast against the muted background.

    Personalized support in all 50 states

    See our national impact
  • 95%

    Patients and caregivers would recommend BTN to others

  • 100+

    Patients enrolled into clinical trials

  • 2,500+

    Medical records requests completed