The World Wide Web is a powerful, readily available tool that allows one to search virtually any topic from the convenience of a desktop computer. This is not a static environment.  Every day more sites are added, some are lost and others are edited.  The advantage is that anyone who goes online is able to access significant amounts of information. At the user finger tips there may be hundreds of sites related to the topic of interest. However, this ever-increasing source of information is essentially unregulated. It is up to the user to determine the truth- the real validity of what is printed on a site.  Even if the information is accurate, the user must then determine if it is applicable to their own situation.  The web is a tool that can be very valuable but must be used with care.The internet is also a very useful tool for parents for brain tumor kids. There are many listservers which allow people of similar interests in diverse locations to be able to come together and form a community. For many, list servers from a real support group. Many organizations will distribute online newsletters and updates from the home pages. In this way, people can get updates and messages on subjects of interest. It is a way to become connected. For those people who have not gone online previously, please be assured that the task is not as daunting as it seems. A friend or a librarian may be able to help get you started and show you how to search for sites. The American Brain Tumor Association publishes a resource called "The Brain Tumor Survivors Guide to the Internet" that is available through their site a www.ABTA.org or by calling 847-827-9910. The following pages are provided solely to aid in your own personal search. There is no endorsement of any particular site and no assurance of the accuracy of the information contained with in the site. An extensive listing of Brain Tumor Links is provided here in Adobe Acrobat™ for ease of printing and sharing as a comprehensive research resource of Internet links, sites, and servers.  Before making any medical decision, you are urged to talk with your doctor and health care team.