About BrainHarbor
Who runs this site, and why it exists.
Why this site exists
A brain tumor diagnosis comes with a pile of words nobody explains. Then you go looking for answers and find studies written for doctors, or news stories that promise too much.
BrainHarbor reads the new research each day and writes what it says in plain words. We tell you how early each finding is. We say what it does not mean.
Who runs this
BrainHarbor is a small project, not a company. It is free, it has no ads, and it does not sell your email or track you around the web.
What we will not do
- We will not tell you what to do about your own care. That is your team's job.
- We will not print hype words like miracle or breakthrough.
- We will not publish a summary that has not passed our automatic safety checks.
How to reach us
Found a summary that is wrong or confusing? Every summary has a link to report it. We fix errors and note what changed.
Have an idea that would make this site better? Write to support@brainharbor.org. We read every one.
That inbox is for ideas about the website. It is not a way to get medical help. If you need to talk with someone now, call the free ABTA CareLine at 800-886-2282, or see get help now.
What to do next
Read how we write to see how the summaries are made. If you were just diagnosed, start here.
This is not medical advice. It explains research in plain words. Your care team knows your case. Talk with them before you make any decision about your treatment.