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Short-Course Radiation Aids Survival in Older Patients With Glioblastoma

January 7th 2025, 2:00pm

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18F-DOPA PET−guided, dose-escalated, hypofractionated proton beam therapy led to improved OS in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.

Veliparib and Temozolomide Combo Does Not Significantly Extend Survival for Patients With Glioma

January 6th 2025, 4:00pm

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Veliparib plus temozolomide did not significantly extend overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed, MGMT-hypermethylated glioblastoma.

FDA Reviews NDA for Dordaviprone in Recurrent H3 K27M-Mutant Diffuse Glioma

January 4th 2025, 3:00pm

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Chimerix submitted a new drug application to the FDA seeking accelerated approval for dordaviprone to treat patients with recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.

Brain Cancer Survivor Reflects on Memoir and Her Journey

December 9th 2024, 2:00pm

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Maggie Bushway reflected on her memoir “Pearls: A Memoir on Childhood Cancer and Hope,” and her journey of healing and resilience after brain cancer.

Combination Treatment May Improve Survival in Recurrent Brain Cancer Subtype

November 27th 2024, 2:00pm

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Survival improved in patients with recurrent grade 3 IDH-mutant astrocytoma who were treated with eflornithine and lomustine.

‘One Tree Hill’ Actor Dies of Cancer, ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Reveals Diagnosis and More

November 22nd 2024, 4:00pm

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From the deaths of actor Paul Teal and Chicago Bulls player Bob Love to a contestant on “Jeopardy!” revealing his colon cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

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.