Home Page: http://www.bupa.co.uk/
Condition Info: http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/brain_tumours.html
BUPA is the leading provider of private healthcare insurance, hospitals and healthcare services in the UK. Their website offers free online health information from trusted medical experts.
Their site explains the difference between malignant, benign primary and secondary brain tumours - along with the symptoms to look out for and the different ways that a tumour can be diagnosed (CT or MRI scan, EEG, biopsy, etc). Treatments are also discussed including the different drugs available and the options of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Home Page: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=75
NHS Direct Online is a website providing comprehensive health advice for people living in England - and is supported by a 24-hour helpline.
Here you will find the different types of brain tumours named and explained - including meningioma, glioma, haemangioma, osteoma, pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, teratoma and more. Their page also discusses related symptoms (headaches, blurred vision, etc) and how a CT or MRI scan may be followed up with an inspection of the optic nerve. Useful information on cancer in general can also be found here.
Home Page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/
Condition Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/braintumour1.shtml
BBC Health offers a complete A-Z illness listing, with related articles and guides plus a messageboard where users can share their experiences.
To many people, a brain tumour or cancer is about the most frightening diagnosis imaginable - with images of damage to the very core of personality and self-control. At BBC Health you will find the condition broken down into tumour types, the symptoms of brain cancer, what causes it, how it can be treated and the statistical chances of survival. Their page also carries some inspiring real-life survival stories and useful links to other organisations.
Home Page: http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=home
Condition Info: http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=TA023
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.
Their site carries a great deal of information about how healthcare services in the UK should be organised. On their cancer page, you will find official reports on the latest treatments available. The majority of information here is aimed at practising medical professionals and carers, although there are some very useful PDF files to be downloaded that are aimed at the general public.
Home Page: http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/default.asp
Condition Info: http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=5005
CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care. It aims to educate about cancer and to be written in a manner that is easily understood.
Here you will find varied information on brain tumours - from symptoms and causes right through to treatment and current research. How a brain tumour will affect your life is also discussed, covering such topics as "brain tumours and driving", "going back to work", "recovery for children", "if your brain tumour cannot be cured" and more. They also suggest helpful further reading and offer links to other sites of interest.
Home Page: http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/
Condition Info: http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/brain_cancer_information.aspx
Cancer Consultants are the leading developer of cancer program websites, cancer related internet-based educational resources and marketing consulting services for cancer programs in the USA.
Although based in the US, there is a lot of relevant information to be found here. The site offers an overview of what a brain tumour is, how it can be treated with radiation and surgery, how to deal with side effects from treatment, information on clinical trials, plus patient tips and a special member centre where you can subscribe online and receive updates on the latest medical and scientific information available.
Home Page: http://www.mamashealth.com/default.asp
Condition Info: http://www.mamashealth.com/cancer/brain.asp
MamasHealth.com is a US website aimed at providing clear, simple and straightforward information about health and wellbeing.
Here you will find the two main types of brain tumours defined (primary and metastatic) along with some ideas as to what may cause them - for example, exposure to vinyl chloride or a history of melanoma, lung, breast, colon, or kidney cancer. Symptoms to watch out for are also detailed, along with the kinds of treatments you can expect to undergo if diagnosed with either a malignant or benign tumour.
Home Page: http://www.abc2.org/index.shtml
Condition Info: http://www.abc2.org/statistics.shtml
ABC2 is driven by a single purpose: to accelerate a brain cancer cure. They aim to fund research, development and entrepreneurial efforts in the field of brain cancer.
Their site is heavy on data and useful if you want to see how different brain cancers affect different age groups. They also offer the latest news on treatments and have a comprehensive list of links that will take you to many other sources of useful information.
Home Page: http://www.cancer.gov/
Condition Info: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/brain
The National Cancer Institute conducts and supports research, training and health information dissemination with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer.
Here you will discover such topics as: benign and malignant tumours, primary and secondary tumours, who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, preparing for treatment, side effects, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and more. Although based in the US, there is a wealth of information here that is largely universal.
Home Page: http://www.patient.co.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000744/
Patient UK provides non-medical people in the UK with good quality information about health and disease. Their content is produced and edited by qualified GPs and is based on patient evidence.
Within their brain cancer factsheet, malignant and benign tumours are explained with a helpful diagram and breakdown of the brain"s functions. Different types of tumour are discussed (acoustic neuroma, pituitary, primitive neuroectodermal or PNET, gliomas, meningioma, medulloblastoma and so on). They also causes discuss what causes tumours, how they are treated and where to go for further help.
