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Exploring the Use of Tumor Treating Fields in Grade 3 Brain Cancer

January 26th 2017, 1:11am

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Though now used for patients with grade 4 brain tumors, tumor treating fields are being tested for use in grade 3 tumors.

Genetics Can Help Determine Brain Tumor Risk

January 19th 2017, 10:15pm

Article

Genetics can help determine a patient's risk of developing a brain tumor, as well as what treatments may work.

Discussing the World Health Organization's New Brain Tumor Classification

January 13th 2017, 10:51pm

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The World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified some types of brain cancers, giving a clearer outline on how to treat them.

Miracles Do Happen in GBM

January 5th 2017, 9:14pm

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Dellann Elliott Mydland, founder and president of the EndBrainCancer Initiative and 2016 GBM Hero, discusses how miracles do happen in the world of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), and people survive.

Fran Drescher: Living "Old School" to Prevent Cancer

December 30th 2016, 11:48pm

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Fran Drescher, actress, author and 16-year cancer survivor, spoke at CURE's GBM Heroes event.

Combo Shows No Additional Benefit in Glioblastoma

December 28th 2016, 7:57pm

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The combination of onartuzumab and Avastin (bevacizumab) showed no additional benefit for patients with glioblastoma, according to a recent study.

Gary Mervis on Putting Cancer on the "Front Burner"

December 23rd 2016, 10:20pm

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​Gary Mervis, 2016 GBM Hero and founder of Camp Good Days and Special times, Inc., discusses the need for research in the field of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

Author of "Llama" Books for Children Succumbs to Brain Cancer

December 20th 2016, 10:08pm

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Author Anna Dewdney died of brain cancer, but instead of having funeral arrangements, she asked that people spend their time reading to children.

Sumul Raval Tells Patients With GBM, "I'm Your Quarterback"

December 15th 2016, 12:36am

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Sumul N. Raval, M.D., founder and director of the Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center and 2016 GBM hero, tells his patients, "I'm your quarterback."

New Agent Improves Intracranial PFS for Lung Cancer and Brain Metastases

December 7th 2016, 8:35pm

Article

Icotinib greatly improved intracranial progression-free survival for patients with lung cancer who have brain metastases, according to a recent study.