Neuro-Oncology Support Presentations

The Gordon Murray Caregiver Program and the UCSF Neuro-Oncology Brain Tumor Support Group host educational lectures that are tailored for people with brain tumors or their caregivers.


Integrative Cancer Care

As part of the educational lecture series provided to the UCSF Neuro-Oncology Brain Tumor Support Group, Dr. Donald Abrams shared insights into integrative cancer care.
Donald Abrams, MD

Donald Abrams, MD

Integrative Oncologist, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

UCSF Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Retreat 2019: Introduction

Susan Chang, MD, is the director of the UCSF Division of Neuro-Oncology. This lecture aims to foster resilience through knowledge and self-compassion.
Susan Chang, MD

Susan Chang, MD

Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology

Effects of a Brain Tumor on the Caregiver, Part 1

Jennie Taylor, MD, MPH, is the co-director of the Gordon Murray Caregiver Program. This presentation looks at many of the ways a patient or loved one might change physically, cognitively, and emotionally.
Jennie Taylor, MD, MPH

Jennie Taylor, MD, MPH

Neuro-Oncologist

Effects of a Brain Tumor on the Caregiver, Part 2

This lecture focuses on how to care for someone diagnosed with a brain tumor and how this role may be more appropriately called a care partner as it impacts both peoples lives.
Margaretta Page, RN, MS

Margaretta Page, RN, MS

Nurse Coordinator, UCSF Neuro-Oncology Gordon Murray Caregiver Program

Exercise for Caregivers

Regan Fedric is the Co-Founder and Program Director of Sunflower Wellness. This lecture provides caregivers a number of exercises to help them succeed.
Regan Fedric

Regan Fedric

Co-founder, Program Director, Sunflower Wellness

Self Compassion for Caregivers: Mind, Body and Heart

Mary Doane, Senior Instructor, Education Programs at Zen Hospice, gives a presentation that focuses on the best practices for a caregiver to help focus their own mind, body and heart to allow them to be present for their patients.
Mary Doane

Mary Doane

Lead Instructor, Zen Caregiving Project

Manual for Health Care Providers

End-of-Life Care for Brain Tumor Patients

The Honor Project

The Honor Project identifies and acknowledges work-related grief