This statement, by Jeff Kolodin, Chair of the National Brain Tumor Society Board of Directors, captures exactly where The Elliott Foundation is today. Jeff speaks from firsthand experience; first, as a 20-year brain tumor survivor, and second, as someone who has helped shepherd the NBTS through a two-year transition that changed the focus of the […]
Hi Everyone. Something has been on my mind for the last several months, so today, I thought I would BLOG about it. I’ve been really slow over the last two months to respond to all the day-to-day patient & caregiver requests for help that come in and I wanted to explain why. If you’ve been […]
Brain cancer has taken another great man. Baseball great, Gary Carter died on Friday, Feb., 17th after a 10-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. The 11 time golden glove winner and MVP was remembered by former Mets manager Davey Johnson, and current manager of the Washington Nationals; “Nobody loved life in a bigger way than Gary. Gary’s […]
The diagnosis of brain cancer is frightening. I know personally the gut wrenching fear that hits you when you hear that diagnosis. But it’s the question of “what next?” that is also so difficult. Dealing with a myriad of decisions places patients and their loved ones in a very vulnerable and stressful place. Brain […]
One important aspect of patient support is helping people navigate insurance issues. In fact, outside of treatment options, insurance issues are the second biggest patient education topic for The Elliott Foundation and an important part of our Integrated Patient Support Program. That is why we are glad to pass along that The Musella Foundation is now […]
Brad loved the stars as a dedicated astronomer and according to family and friends, he could build and fix anything. It was a gift, and Brad used his gift to help anyone and everyone and even to earn awards as an amateur builder of power reflector telescopes. In August 2010 Brad lost a two-year battle with […]
“After graduating with a Marketing degree from San Diego State in 1987, I somehow ended up in the hotel industry as a catering manager, planning meetings and weddings. Feeling unsettled in my job by the time 1997 came around I was looking for a new direction. After much aptitude testing, a career counselor suggested I […]
We are so excited to share this with you. The Chris Elliott Fund has now become The Elliott Foundation! We are starting 2012 with an expanded vision, a new name, and a new look. All of the rebranding and what we call our “capacity build out” project is designed to […]
Hi Dellann, I’ve been listening to your radio talk show from January 4th. I wanted to let you know that their write up has the wrong date listed for your tour of the Ivy Brain Center and Cyber Knife you mentioned. It says January 19th vs January 16th. We actually have an appt with Dr. […]
• Over 60,000 brain cancer patients, family members, and caregivers received vital information and support about advanced brain tumor treatment and access to advanced treatment centers known for their excellence. • In April, the FDA approved NovoTTF device as a new treatment option for brain cancer. CEF President Dellann Elliott testified before the FDA as […]
