Brain Tumor Foundation
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The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a charity based based in New York City which helps patients who have a brain tumor and their families. It was founded in 1998.
It promotes early detection of brain tumors, as well as support groups, medical referrals, peer matching programs such as Phone-a-Friend, and events including its annual conference, Brain Tumor Awareness Day. It also promotes an early-detection screening program for brain tumors using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.
[edit] Governance and leadership
The foundation has a board of directors and a scientific advisory board.
Patrick J. Kelly, MD, FACS, is the founder and president. Michael Schreiber is chairman. Zeesy Schnur is the executive director.
