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'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.

Trapped In-Between Sickness and Health

April 13th 2018, 5:43pm

Article

When stuck in this space, it is tempting to hide from life, but with all the beauty in the world, it doesn't serve any of us to hide.

Raising Funds for Brain Tumors Until Poof! They Disappear

April 6th 2018, 4:39pm

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When asked about her favorite thing about Thea's Star of Hope, the ten-year-old explained that the organization is like a laser on pediatric brain tumors, shooting at them until, hopefully one day, poof! They disappear.

Bizarre Coincidence Sparks Oncofertility Conversations

April 3rd 2018, 8:51pm

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Following fertility clinic malfunctions in Cleveland and San Francisco, many patients who have or had cancer are facing devastating losses, leaving many questions in the wake of these events.

Early Trial Shows 'Smart Bomb' Virus Extends Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma

March 19th 2018, 6:10pm

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Findings from an early phase clinical trial that used a so-called “smart bomb” virus — which was altered to attack tumor cells rather than normal cells — appeared to show promise in this area.

Biological Clocks May Play Crucial Role in Glioblastoma Treatment

March 1st 2018, 7:29pm

Article

Researchers from Texas A&M University found that circadian rhythms may be key in the timing of when chemotherapy is administered to patients with glioblastoma.

How One Person Beat Cancer by Participating in a Clinical Trial

February 20th 2018, 10:41pm

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After being diagnosed with glioblastoma, experimental immunotherapy saved his life.