A brain tumor diagnosis can feel frightening, overwhelming, and deeply personal for patients and families. During Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Dr. Erin Dunbar, Director of Neuro-Oncology at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta and a member of the America Tumor Association, shares why awareness, prompt diagnosis, and specialized care can make such a meaningful difference.

Dr. Dunbar explains that brain tumors can affect people at any age, and symptoms may not always look obvious. Her advice is simple but important: know your body, pay attention when something feels out of the usual, and seek care when in doubt. She also shares why finding a medical home with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team can help patients access advanced treatments, clinical trials, support services, and care that walks with them for the long term.

Start with a place built to walk with patients and families at https://piedmont.org.