Each August, Make-A-Will Month reminds us how important it is to plan for our loved ones’ futures and our own legacy. Don’t yet have a will? This is the perfect time to commit to making one, and we’re here to help you get started: braintumor.org/news/why-every… #MakeaWillMonth

#DYK telehealth use rises with age? Among those age 65 or older, 43.3% reported using it in the past year, compared to 29.4% for ages 18-29. Our experts share what #telehealth is, its benefits and limitations, and what to expect during and after a visit: go.cancer.gov/9Kb6n5v.

Happy #NationalDogDay! There are many known health benefits of the human-animal bond, including alleviating stress. Lieutenant Commander Abigail—the canine mascot of the U.S. Public Health Service—visited our staff to provide both education and support: go.cancer.gov/B7NyhsF

Clinical studies are research studies that test or observe how well medical approaches work in people. Some clinical studies, also called #clinicaltrials, test new treatments, such as new drugs or other therapies. #BTSM Learn about #NCIConnect studies: go.cancer.gov/oogDhic.

A brain or spine tumor and treatment can cause physical effects that impact how your body feels and functions. #BTSM You can take care of your body by exercising. And #exercise doesn’t have to be hard. It can be any activity that gets your body moving: go.cancer.gov/LIM45yb

Get more information about this powerful and compassionate support group, Legacy of Hope, here: headforthecure.org/news/new-grief…. #NCIConnect #BTSM

Attending American Brain Tumor Association National Conference Sep 5-7? Visit our brain tumor expert Dr. Sadhana Jackson, MD in her virtual exhibit booth about her open #clinicaltrial for #gliomas testing abemaciclib. Dr. Jackson studies how to disrupt the blood brain barrier for cancer drug delivery. #BTSM

This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, share quick, impactful stats about #pediatricbraintumors to raise public awareness and inspire others to take action: BrainTumor.org/CCAM #CCAM

Today, NCI released its latest Annual Plan & Budget Proposal. It presents our assessment of the optimal funding needed to support the #CancerResearch enterprise and, ultimately, to help all people live longer, healthier lives. Read more. go.nih.gov/mtWNQUt #NCIFuture

Gavin Lindberg advocates for pediatric cancer patients in honor of his son, who passed away from neuroblastoma. #CCAM After attending the Interprofessional Communication Curriculum, he thinks programs like this should be mandatory for care providers: go.cancer.gov/xzt7tmi.

Starting tomorrow, Sept. 5, is the largest conference for brain tumor patients and caregivers, featuring our Dr. Marta Penas-Prado. You can join virtually, see the link below! 👇

Take-home point for me 👉🏻 We can use free #mySTORI app to track symptoms in pts w #braintumors #btsm thx to NCI Neuro-Oncology Branch for this tool! Wake Forest Baptist - Comprehensive Cancer Center Levine Cancer cancer.gov/rare-brain-spi…