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Support Groups and Resources

Northwest Hospital Gamma Knife Center encourages patients to learn more about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. In addition to the information provided on this site, there are other web sites that feature support groups and offer other general medical and cancer-related resources which may be useful to you and your family.


Support Groups
Acoustic Neuroma Association - This web site features information for those newly diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, including local support groups.


American Brain Tumor Association Organization - A site that provides brain tumor information, treatment explanations, support resources, and research updates.


American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) - A web site created as a support system for people with chronic pain. Offers FAQs about education in pain management and self-help group activities.


American Pain Society - Official web site for organization whose mission is to advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice.


American Parkinson's Disease Association (WA Chapter) - Washington State support group's official web site. Offers general information about Parkinson's Disease.


Brain Tumor Society - This web site provides resources for patients, survivors, family, friends and professionals including special events, survivor stories and frequently asked questions.


International Radiosurgery Support Association - This association's web site offer general information about conditions treated, patient stories, and general Q&As.


National Brain Tumor Foundation - A web site built by non-profit organization that offers support to patients and families affected by brain tumors.


National Parkinson Foundation - Organization's web site offers recent news articles and published reports, upcoming events, and online chat rooms for patients with Parkinson's and physician who treat the disease.


Pituitary Tumor Network Association - This web site offers information about early detection, symptoms, treatments, and resources available to the patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, the medical community, and the general public.


Trigeminal Neuralgia Association - this web site offers help and support for Trigeminal Neuralgia patients, their caregivers, and medical professionals.


Other Resources

  • CancerLinks

  • Cancer Pain

  • Emedicine.com

  • Facial Neuralgia Resources

  • MedLine

  • National Institute of Health

  • Neurosurgery Online

  • Parkinson's Disease Foundation

  • The American Pain Foundation


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