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The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada: the role of facilitators for its support groups
1Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, Suite 100-650 Waterloo Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2R4. exec.director@btfc.org
Abstract:
The mission of the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada is to fund brain tumor research, to provide patient and family support services, and to educate the public. The focus of this paper is on the role of support groups. Support groups are an important resource to support individuals with brain tumors and their families. There is an ongoing need for qualified professionals to act as facilitators for these groups. Neuroscience nurses are uniquely qualified for this role.
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