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Welcome to the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) e-News
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Childhood brain tumour treatment impairs new memory formation |
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Study participation for caregivers |
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Can Ketogenic diets treat brain cancer? |
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An article from The Conversation about the possible benefits of the Ketogenic diet. This is quite a detailed study but if you're up for taking it all in, it is interesting. |
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Exercise and recovery |
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Another article from The Conversation about the idea of exercise being prescribed as part of recovery from illness. |
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Brisbane Brain Tumour (Public) Forum |
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Brain Tumour Alliance Australia and Cancer Council Queensland invite you to attend a free forum for people, and their families and friends, diagnosed with a brain tumour. During this event participants will have the opportunity to gain information and guidance on living well with the diagnosis, as well as share experiences in a safe and supportive group environment. |
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Topics include:Be your own best advocate - Latest in treatment for brain tumours - Exercise as medicine - Managing cognitive deficits and fatigue - Patient and carer group sessions
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Time: 10am – 2:30pm Where: Cancer Council Queensland 553 Gregory Terrace Fortitude Valley Limited parking available on site. Light refreshments provided. Please indicate if you have any dietary requirements. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 5, 2018. |
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Sydney Brain Tumour Forum |
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATIVE CARE FOR NEURO ONCOLOGYIf you are a Health Staff member of a Medical Professional, please come along to meet the leaders in the field of Neuro Oncology |
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Melbourne Brain Tumour Forum |
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Finding a proactive approach to patient care
When: Friday 12 October 2018 Time: 2-5pm Where: Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre Level 5 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, VIC 3084 This symposium is targeted for those nurses, allied health professional and doctors who come into contact with brain tumour patients as part of their usual practice, regularly or occasionally, and would like to understand more and hear about recent developments in care and treatment. Professor Terri Armstrong, PhD, Advanced Practice Nurse, researcher and brain cancer specialist will present the keynote address: "Proactive vs Reactive" An overview of research developments and directions in brain cancer direct from the COGNO Annual Scientific Meeting will be given by Dr Lawrence Cher, and Dianne Legge, Brain Tumour Support Coordinator, will discuss practical strategies on fatigue management in brain cancer. |
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Leave BTAA a bequest in your Will |
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We have had a few requests from supporters on how to leave money to BTAA in their Will, so that BTAA can grow and continue to advocate and support others living with a brain tumour. If you are interested in including BTAA in your Will we have some guidelines on our website
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IBTA e-News |
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DISCLAIMER*: The material provided in this e-newsletter and on our website is general in nature. It is made available on the understanding that BTAA is not engaged in rendering professional or medical advice. Before relying on the material users should carefully evaluate its currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should always obtain appropriate medical advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
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