Adult Brain Tumors
Learn about the most common types of adult brain tumors as well as how they are graded to help doctors determine the best course of treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors
With a specialized pediatric brain tumor program, Florida Hospital is the only Children’s Oncology Group (COG) program in central Florida. Learn more about how our doctors can help your child beat brain cancer.
Spine & Spinal Cord Tumors
Tumors in and around the spine and spinal cord aren’t as common as brain tumors, but they do occur. The majority of spinal cord tumors are found in children and young adults, but anyone can be diagnosed with a tumor at any point in their life.
Support Groups
Printer-friendly versionSharing Your Journey With Others
Having a brain or spinal tumor can seem like one of the most frightening experiences to happen in your life. The feelings of loneliness, isolation and uncertainty can be unbearable and the questions endless. But it doesn't have to be.
At the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program, we are dedicated to sharing this journey with you and can assure you - you are not alone. We connect you with others who are not only fighting this battle currently, but many who have fought it and won. Their stories, insights and successes will light your path as you continue on your own journey.
Our support groups are open to you, your family and friends. Together, you can learn more about brain and spinal tumors and find ways to heal your mind, body and spirit during and after your treatment. Plus, you can gain solace from others who know what it's like to face brain and spinal tumors.
Following are just a few of the many groups dedicated to supporting those with brain and spinal tumors:
Florida Hospital Programs
Individualized Support Services
- Individual/Family Counseling and Education
- Patient-to-Patient Program
- Eden: The Spa for Image Discovery
- Cancer Resource Libraries
- Individual Nutritional Counseling
- Spiritual Support
Cancer Support and Education Programs
- Strength for Living: Patient & Family Orientation
- Living with Cancer
- Look Good...Feel Better
- Stress Control Workshop
- On the Road Again
- I Can Cope Online Class
- Lung Cancer Support Group
Family and Caregiver Support Programs
- Cancer Caregivers Connection
- Strength for Caring: Caregivers Workshop
- Relay for Life
If you have a question about any of the Florida Hospital Support programs, please contact a Care Coordinator at (407) 303-5999.
American Cancer Society
If you have been recently diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumor or feel that you may be at risk, the American Cancer Society is a great place to start. The organization has local chapters throughout the country, including Central Florida. For more information you can contact the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Online Brain and Spine Tumor Support Groups
Cancer Care is nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance and practical help to people with brain and spinal tumors and their family and friends.
A network of support organizations, Gilda's Club Worldwide was named after famed Saturday Night Live comedian Gilda Radner who died from cancer. Local Gilda's Clubs provide social and emotional support to all cancer patients, their family members and friends.