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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

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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.

Self-love for Patients and Caretakers: The Importance of Compassion in Healing

February 17th 2018, 10:55pm

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It's hard to stop comparing our sick bodies to the people around us, but once we do, as both patients and caretakers, we learn to honor our own experiences and value ourselves in new and beautiful ways.

Viruses May Be the Future of Boosting Immunotherapy in Brain Cancer

February 7th 2018, 10:42pm

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In recent years, major advances have been made in the immunotherapy scape, as it has become instrumental in revolutionizing the way oncologists treat a variety of cancers. However, its success in patients with brain cancer has been extremely limited.

Childhood Pneumonia May Be Associated With Cancer Risk

February 2nd 2018, 9:04pm

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While causes for pneumonia were varied – including bacteria (14 percent), virus (22 percent) and unspecified (64 percent) – the majority of children did not have immune deficiencies recorded at the time of their pneumonia diagnosis.

Cultivating Symbiosis

January 22nd 2018, 11:37pm

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During her cancer journey, an author and her physicist friend traded insights.

Company Increased the Price of a Cancer Drug by 1,400 Percent

January 5th 2018, 8:48pm

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NextSource Pharma, a small pharmaceutical company based in Florida, acquired the drug lomustine from Bristol-Myers Squibb, changed its brand name to Gleostine, and changed the price – by about 1,400 percent.

Patients With Brain Tumors Face Late Hospice Enrollment and Utilization

January 4th 2018, 9:44pm

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Adequate end-of-life care derives a variety of benefits for both patients and their families, including less invasive and ineffective intervention and less financial burden, said study author Justin Jordan, M.D., MPH, clinical director of the Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center.

Optune Combination Improves Survival in Glioblastoma

December 21st 2017, 12:39am

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Optune is a method of treatment where adhesive patches are applied to the patient’s scalp. The patch transductors deliver low-intensity electric fields – called Tumor Treating Fields – that stop the growth and division of GBM cells.