Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

This week on the Brain & Life podcast, the show's new co-host, Dr. Katy Peters joins the podcast and sits down with David Arons, president and chief executive officer of the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). David explains the importance of the NBTS and how it supports people living with brain tumors and their caregivers, as well as how organizations like this help to advocate and advance research for treatments and cures. Next Dr. Peters speaks with Dr. Vinay Puduvalli, professor and chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology in the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston. Dr. Puduvalli explains what brain tumors are, how they occur in the brain, and the significance of working with organizations like the NBTS to support patients living with brain tumors and fund research.  Additional Resources  National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)   Learn more about brain tumors  Brain & Life: Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back  Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about brain tumors  BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors   Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor   We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at [email protected]  Social Media:    Guests: David Arons @dfarons (Twitter); Dr. Vinay Puduvalli @VPuduvalli; National Brain Tumor Society @NBTStweets (Twitter) @natlbraintumorsociety (Instagram)  Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD