Comments by readers on the 2011 "Brain Tumour" magazine.

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Brain tumour research director - Very nicely done

European neuro oncologist - It vibrates an energetic, stimulating and fresh spirit

European company representative - The publication is so substantive--really well done.

Pharma company executiveMany great stories and profiles

Founder and Chair of a UK brain tumour support groupCongrats on your new IBTA world edition - looks great. And the latest e-bulletin is a v useful source of neuro-info too.

US pharma company executive - We are impressed with the new magazine, it occupied me on my 5 hour flight home after ASCO!  Many great stories and profiles.

European pharma company executive  - I am still enjoying reading the new IBTA magazine. Great job!

European Neurosurgeon  - First of all, sincere congratulations for this wonderful magazine. You have done a great job for anyone interested in the field of neurooncology. Moreover, the scale of the international network that you have established is awesome. I think that this is a huge success – only by collaborating and exchanging knowledge and experience we may go further.

Leader of a European brain tumour patient organisation  - Congratulations with the distribution of the new magazine. I like your article on clinical trials. Once again, the magazine gives a complete panaorama of what is happening in the BT scene.

Director of brain tumour support group in Africa  - I received my copies of the latest publication and I can only say "IMPRESSIVE"! You did a wonderful job, you should be very proud of yourselves, and so are we all. I loved the different stories and I found interesting the IBTA Opinion on page 65. It is exciting to know of such things as FET on page105, improved technology for better outcomes. Keep up the good work. I will make sure I read every page and every story.

Canadian brain tumour patient  - I still read the wonderful IBTA Brain Tumour publication from time to time because the content is so interesting.

Australian brain tumour patient advocateLooks really good

Neuro-oncologist in India  -  We have received the copies of IBTA's new news magazine for 2011. As usual it is an excellent publication with several interesting articles covering various aspects in neuro-oncology. My heartiest congratulations!.

Former US caregiver - The magazine turned out beautifully - the look of it, the size of it, and the contents are pretty darn impressive.....Thank you and all who worked to put this valuable publication out to the world!

US neuro-oncologist  - I enjoyed the reference to my patient and seeing the many famous brain tumor patients, caregivers, and researchers on the cover. 

UK brain tumour patient  - Your magazines arrived yesterday. Thank you so much. Some of the articles I have read so far are inspirational.

US patient advocate  -  I am still making my way through the publication and will, no doubt, return to it again and again. The article are incredibly relevant and timely. Thank you.
and all those involved with the publication for the talent that went into this amazing publication ...Your editorial comments are right on addressing health disparities, the need for patient advocate input, and support to the brain tumor community beyond that of funding for research.

US brain tumour health professional Looks great as usual.

US brain tumour long term survivor - It looks great ... my husband read the whole thing and kept telling me how great it is.  Amazing stories about survivors.  Thank you very much for pulling it together!  I am so sure it is encouraging so many people all over the world.  Thanks for sending it my way.

US brain tumour activist and survivor  - Gosh, it is full of information and hope.  The content is certainly chock full of many articles of interest to the international brain tumor community.  A popular saying here in the US is "Think globally. Act locally." Thank you for helping us to think globally. 

US Brain Tumour Foundation director - It is packed with many good articles so I am still reading! Thank you for ALL you and IBTA do to get information in the hands of patients and healthcare professionals.

Neuro oncology professional leaderIt is an outstanding publication, packed with information!!  I have greatly enjoyed reading it.

US health professional  - I really enjoyed it.  It is also on line?  I found the peds article very interesting and wanted to send this on to a few people.

US patient survivor I'm very impressed with the magazine! 

Radiation oncologist - Received them today! Thanks very much - and it looks good.

Brain tumour foundation leader  - Another great job.

Pharma company executive I was pleased to receive my copy and once again a very nice job in producing the publication.

Brain tumour patient advocate  -  I receive the BT magazine yesterday... I was excited! Many thanks for sending the magazine. This magazine is a major source of inspiration and knowledge to me and my family and fellow-patient and their caregivers. 

Leader of Asian national paediatric brain tumour support groupI have not yet read all but there are so many interesting articles. Justin and President Obama's story is so wonderful! Also I noticed there are so many pediatric brain tumour stories. I am very impressed by the Mrs. Nancy Goodman's determination. What she said in her case is the very what the parents relating to pediatric cancer here think.

Organiser of a major US brain tumour awareness raising walk/event  - Coincidentally, your World Edition 2011 arrived this week and I really appreciate your forwarding it to me. Congratulations on this the second edition of this wonderful publication! I am still reading the articles and learning. It does bring to life the devastating fact that this is a global war and personalizes how indiscriminate this disease remains. I am hopeful this worldwide effort and sharing will continue to advance the cause.

US former caregiver - ...It really is a wonderful publication...the articles are terrific and the graphics/fonts/and colors are intelligent and make for a really good read !

US advocacy group leaderhave enjoyed reading it.  Thank you for your continued good work and commitment to the fight!

US advocacy group leader - I want to congratulate you on publishing an outstanding journal. The selection of articles was an excellent variety of brain tumor topics,from research & clinical to support services. It is reassuring that so many of us around the world share the same experience when dealing with this dreaded problem. The speech for the EORTC was very informative. I trust that it will encourage more adults to look further in to clinical trials for their treatments.

Canadian support group official  - As soon as I am done reading all of the great articles, I will be passing it around our office!  Job well done again! 

US former caregiver - Thanks for sending the world edition!  I was so impressed by the comprehensiveness and scope of information.

US academic researcherI received my copy of the newsletter – thank you so much for sending!  I am impressed with everything your organization is doing

Leading Asian neuro oncologist  - Today I also received "Brain Tumour" journal, which I am really amazed with the contents. I really appreciate your effort to unify patients.

US support group leaderIt really is wonderful because I get to know people who care about brain tumor patients all over the world.

Editor, online brain tumour resourceI have just received the 2011 edition of IBTA "Brain Tumour". It is wonderful as always.

CEO, professional neuro oncology group - The magazine looks great.  Congratulations!

Leader of European brain tumour support group - There are very interesting articles in it and I must say that you do a fantastic job

African brain tumour support group leader  - Got your mag - it looks fantastic - well done. I am going to have to spend some time to get through it!!

Mother of a former paediatric patient  - Thank you for your brain tumour magazine. Its great.

Former Australian caregiver  - It's very well produced and a credit to all involved.

Former Australian caregiver  -  I'm reading through it and it is very interesting

Australian caregiver - Thank you for the magazine.  Some interesting stuff in it.

Australian neurosurgical care coordinatorIt is great.

European paediatric neuro oncologist specialist  - Your recent magazine was excellent, well done indeed

UK media designer  - Congratulations on such a fantastic, rich & informative publication

Brain Tumour Support Group contact Canada  - Thank you so much for the magazine. It has some great reading.

Paediatric cancer advocate  - It's terrific, I really appreciate it.

Australian caregiver - The individual journeys are interesting and touching, also find the stories on how specialists became interested in their fields good reading.

Ukrainian health worker - I think you guys are great! I believe people get great support and needed info through your magazine.

UK charity founder - I found the mix you gave was 100%,  it covered personal life stories as well as medical developments. A very good mixture that I enjoyed reading and passing around to our fundraisers and beneficaries/Hopsitals.

Croatian oncologist -  I found it just right for the community.

US brain tumor advocate - Nice to see what other people are doing in other countries. Very inspirational/motivational.