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Medical Condition Specific Websites

Acoustic Neuromas Treatment: Realities and Expectations
Discussion of acoustic neuroma treatment options including surgery, gamma knife radiosurgery and fractionated radiotherapy

Acoustic Neuromas: Sorting Out Treatment Options
An online course for physicians seeking CME credits, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and the Department of Neurological Surgery.

American Brain Tumor Association
Publications, treatment, and support resources.

American Cancer Society

Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation
Information about eyelid disorder.

The Brain Tumor Society
Information about brain tumors and related conditions.

Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of brachial plexus palsy, a birth injuring that affects children, and providing resources for affected families.

Cancer Information Servive (CIS)
Latest, most accurate cancer information for patients, families, health professionals and the public and includes telephone and outreach services. A free public service of the National Cancer Institute.

Children's Tumor Foundation
Medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses.

Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA)
Information to people with epilepsy, their families, researchers, educators, and caregivers.

International Radiosurgery Support Association
Independent organization dedicated to providing educational information on stereotactic radiosurgery.

National Brain Tumor Foundation
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been affected by brain tumors.

National Cancer Institute
component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Focuses on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors, with particular attention to the research.

NINDS Brain and Spinal Tumors Information Page

National Stroke Association
National voluntary health care organization focusing on stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and research for stroke survivors/families.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Research and education for Parkinson's Disease.

SpineUniverse
Information, advice, and articles on back pain, arthritis, back injuries, and treatment options.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association
Help and support for trigeminal neuralgia patients and other face pain patients, care givers and medical professionals.

United Brachial Plexus Network
Site dedicated to informing, supporting and uniting families and those concerned with brachial plexus injuries worldwide.

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

UPMC Stroke Institute

Vestibular Disorders Association
Nonprofit organization existing to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders.