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CURE’s brain cancer page features the latest cancer news and updates on brain cancer Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in brain cancer.

Friday Frontline: Cancer Updates, Research and Education on December 13, 2019

December 13th 2019, 7:08pm

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From a bill that would improve access to care for patients with stage 4 cancer to the death of Roxette lead singer Marie Fredrikksson, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Being Prepared for Cancer

December 11th 2019, 10:00pm

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Friends would often ask me why I was doing all this running and biking. I had no answer for them. Now, looking back, I know that God was preparing me for the biggest race of my life: my cancer journey!

Common Mutations Could Lead to Targeted Treatment for Patients with Brain Metastases

December 3rd 2019, 9:00pm

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While scientists have a limited understanding of how brain metastases genetically evolve from their primary tumor, research presented at the Society for Neuro-Oncology’s Annual Meeting may have identified a connection between genetic mutations and treatment options that could offer patients improved outcomes.

Clinical Trial Investigating an Immunotherapy Vaccine for Patients with GBM to Open in 2020

November 27th 2019, 1:00am

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Researchers developed SurVaxM to help stimulate an immune response in patients with glioblastoma.

The Season of Yes

November 26th 2019, 2:04am

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"I’m trying to turn my season of yes into a season of consideration. A season in which I weigh what I can do, with what I’d like to do, and with a radical honesty with my community around what that means and what a low-impact, beautiful, accepting, good life looks like. I hope that season lasts for a long time."

Drafted as a Soldier of Cancer

November 8th 2019, 12:00am

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After receiving a diagnosis of medulloblastoma at age 11, one woman has lived decades with the disease as her uninvited companion. Now, she writes, speaks and advocates for others facing cancer.

CURE's Clinical Trial Corner: October 2019

October 28th 2019, 7:00pm

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Here is a list of the recent trial initiations that occurred within the cancer space in October.

Lasting Love

October 19th 2019, 12:16am

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“Lasting Love” shares a moving and constructive message that may help support youngsters as they navigate a deep loss.

Friday Frontline: Cancer Updates, Research and Education on October 18, 2019

October 18th 2019, 8:00pm

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From a chemotherapy drug shortage to Eddie Van Halen revealing a cancer diagnosis, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Providing Personalized Care in Spanish to Patients With Brain and Spine Tumors

October 10th 2019, 6:00pm

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After receiving a stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis, a young mother traveled from Mexico to Chicago for treatment.