Patient resources
We know that coping with brain cancer is challenging. These resources provide more information about brain cancer, specific brain tumours, treatment, biobanking and support services.
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Brain Foundation
A nationally registered charity dedicated to funding world-class research Australia-wide into neurological disorders, brain disease and brain injuries
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Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA)
BTAA is a not for profit organisation and supports patients with any brain tumour (neoplasm) affecting the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the meninges, brain, and spinal cord.
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Cancer Council Victoria: Brain Tumours
Information about brain tumours from Cancer Council Victoria.
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National Brain Tumour Society
Reclassification of brain tumour types, by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
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The Brain Tumour Charity
Information about how brain tumours are graded
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NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct (2007) - Updated 2018
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) (National Statement (2007) consists of a series of guidelines made in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992.
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Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
What is brain cancer?
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Cancer Council: Brain cancer
Brain Cancer fact sheet
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Information about brain and other central nervous system cancers
International resources
These international resources provide valuable information for patients and carers.
Caution: Treatment and patient care standards in other countries can differ to Australia.
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