Diagnosed?
A diagnosis changes everything, and it can feel like every decision needs to happen right now. It doesn't. We've gathered trusted resources, questions to ask, and guidance to help you move forward with clarity.
Be patient before
becoming a patient
The decisions made in the days and weeks after a diagnosis can shape what comes next. Seek multiple opinions when appropriate. Understand your pathology and what molecular testing can tell you. Learn your treatment options. Ask every question you have. The more you know, the more confident you’ll be when it counts.
The Facts
Statistics help us understand a disease. They cannot predict your story. Start with what's knowable. Learn your options. Find the right people.
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New Brain Tumor Diagnoses in 2026
An estimated 108,810 Americans will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis this year. More than 1.3 million are already living with one.
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Types of Primary Brain Tumors
Brain tumors aren't one disease. Each type behaves differently, responds to treatment differently, and carries a different outlook.
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Of Brain Tumors Are Non-Malignant
A brain tumor is not automatically cancer. But even non-malignant tumors can have serious effects depending on size, location, and pressure on the brain.
Take Action
Start with what you can know. Understand your diagnosis. Learn your options. Ask questions.
Find your support.
Understand Your Treatment Options
Treatment isn't one path. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and emerging therapies can each play a role. Make sure you understand what's being recommended and why.
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Find The Right Surgeon
The first recommendation doesn't have to be the final one. Seeking a second opinion isn't being difficult. Additional perspectives can reveal new approaches or treatments.
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Build Your Support Team
A diagnosis doesn't only affect the person receiving it. Everyone around them feels it. Finding those who've been here before can make an overwhelming moment feel less isolating.
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Keep MOVING FORWARD
You don't need to figure everything out today. Here's a place to start.
Explore Clinical Trials
Learn about emerging treatment options and find clinical trials that may be relevant to your diagnosis.
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Get a Second Opinion
Learn how another expert perspective can help you better understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps.
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Prepare for Your Next Appointment.
Know what to bring, what to ask, and how to make the most of your time with your care team.
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Every Story is
DIFFERENT
The Outlier Fund helps people affected by brain tumors find the information, resources, and community they need to navigate what comes next. Whatever comes next for you, you don’t have to face it alone.
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