Teleconferences
Two organizations provide one hour, archived teleconferences which can be heard using an audio program such as real player. These conferences are given by leaders in the field. Each organization give several new conferences a year- also can be heard live on the phone at that time
Cancer Care
Brain Tumor
? Brain Tumor and Bereavement: Healing After Loss (12/4/2002)
? The Impact of Childhood Brain Tumors on Siblings and Extended Family (12/12/2001)
? Surviving a Brain Tumor: Understanding Changes in Thinking, Memory, and Behavior(6/14/2000)
? Surviving with Survivors: Understanding Personality Changes in People with Brain Tumors (2/18//98)
Childhood Cancer
? Child Cancer Survivors (1/29/02)
? Returning to School after Treatment for Childhood Cancer (12/8/2000)
? Helping Teenages and Children Cope with Cancer in the Family (6/23/00)
Cancer in the Workplace
? Knowing Your Rights: Pratical Tips for Communicating with your HMO or Insurance (3/2002)
? Understanding the Role of ADA (Americans with Disabilities) and the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) (2/26/2002)
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the US
These teleconferences are held quarterly. The archived list is as follows:
? The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Treating Children with Brain Tumors
? The Clinical Trial Process
? School Re-entry following the Diagnosis and Treatment of Your Child's Brain Tumor
? Healing the Family
? Growth and Development: Endocrine Issues Facing Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors
? Post Traumatic Stress: Helping Families Survive Childhood Cancer
? Sibling Issues: The Impact of Cancer on Healthy Siblings- A Parent Guide
? Brothers and Sisters and Brain Tumors: A Child's Point of View
Review 6/28/06