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Love the Genes You've Got, But Get Them Tested, Too

July 2nd 2018, 6:34pm

Article

When my mom got cancer, the last thing on my mind was my own health, but she had the foresight and the care to get a genetic test so that her kids could live long and healthy lives. Today I am grateful for my mom, my whole family and the magic of science.

Genetic Predisposition Affects Treatment, Surveillance of Children with Medulloblastoma

June 18th 2018, 8:05pm

Article

Researchers identified six gene variations that play an important role in the treatment and surveillance of children with medulloblastoma, for which they developed screening and counseling recommendations.

Don't Write Off Immunotherapy in Brain Cancer Just Yet

June 18th 2018, 6:10pm

Video

Researchers should not give up hope in using immunotherapy to treat brain cancers.

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Search for Joy

June 7th 2018, 5:42pm

Article

The ways life hits us with various challenges is neither fair nor fun, but we can still find happiness.

Letting Go of Fear in Recovery

May 15th 2018, 5:06pm

Article

Chronic illness causes a lot of pain, and pain always carries fear with it. One way to cope is to recognize that fear can co-exist with many other feelings. It is OK to be scared, and it is OK to keep going.

How I Became a 20-Year Brain Tumor Survivor

May 14th 2018, 5:38pm

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Explore why I'm still here as a 20-year brain tumor survivor, and watch a video about my story with insights to thrive.

'Cutting Edge' Virus Shows Potential for Difficult-To-Treat Pediatric Gliomas

May 11th 2018, 6:40pm

Article

Although still in early phases, an oncolytic virus, called DNX-2401, may be a groundbreaking therapy in pediatric patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas.

Nonprofit Captures Hope for Children with Cancer

May 8th 2018, 8:32pm

Article

The photographers’ excitement to be involved led to a number of photo sessions for “fighter families” as Dawson calls them. After just a few sessions, it was apparent the Gold Hope Project was a hit.

Chronic Illness and Disability: Living With a Long-Term Diagnosis

April 27th 2018, 10:48pm

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For those of us living with (and taking care of) people living with brain tumors, cancers and other diseases that become chronic, life's challenges begin to shift, as do our outlooks. It is important for us to be able to love our bodies, our disabilities, and for the world to make space for all sorts of bodies to exist.

Engineered Drug May Directly Fight Glioblastoma Tumors

April 18th 2018, 4:46pm

Article

Berubicin showed promise in the treatment of glioblastoma as a drug that was able to cross the blood-brain barrier.