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Optune Plus Temodar and Keytruda May Result in Brain Tumor Control

November 14th 2024, 10:00pm

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Patients with glioblastoma experienced tumor control after complete in-situ vaccination and anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, researchers have reported.

The Decision to Irradiate or Not to Irradiate My Daughter’s Brain Tumor

November 9th 2024, 7:00pm

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My daughter's diagnosis of a rare and aggressive brain tumor at 3 years old made me strongly consider whether or not to have her treated with radiation.

A Great Display of Healing in Cancer Care

November 3rd 2024, 6:00pm

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A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.

First Patients Dosed in Phase 2 Trial of Ropidoxuridine for Glioblastoma

October 29th 2024, 7:00pm

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A phase 2 clinical trial of a new brain cancer treatment is underway.

FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Pixclara for Glioma Imaging

October 25th 2024, 9:00pm

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The FDA has accepted a new drug application for the glioma-imaging agent Pixclara, with a decision expected next year.

PCV Chemo Plus Radiation Shows Improved Survival in Brain Cancer, Consider Safety

October 11th 2024, 7:00pm

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In some with grade 3 brain cancer, adding PCV chemotherapy regimen to radiation showed better survival outcomes than another type of chemotherapy, but safety should be considered.

A Promise to My Firstborn While Caregiving for My Youngest

October 11th 2024, 1:00pm

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While being a caregiver to my youngest daughter with brain cancer, I felt emotional turmoil while being away from my firstborn daughter.

FDA Clears Application to Study Stem Cell-Based Treatment for High-Grade Glioma

October 9th 2024, 9:00pm

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CLD-101 is a novel stem cell-based treatment that delivers oncolytic viruses to tumors, which may benefit patients with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.

My Brain Cancer Journey After Giving Birth

October 3rd 2024, 9:00pm

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Two months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.

NBA Star Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer

September 30th 2024, 3:58pm

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The Hall of Famer has died from brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA has announced.