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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.

Immunotherapy Techniques Are Being Explored in Gliomas

November 20th 2017, 9:01pm

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Immunotherapies are largely unavailable to patients with brain cancer, but many of these approaches are being studied both in labs and in clinical trials, and there is hope that they will eventually play a role in the treatment of gliomas.

Remove Obstacles to Palliative Care for Patients With High-Grade Gliomas

November 20th 2017, 8:42pm

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Quality-of-life care has benefits from the outset for these patients, but because some might confuse it with end-of-life support, neuro-oncologists may be hesitant about introducing it.

GBM Heroes Honored by CURE

November 17th 2017, 7:23pm

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At its third annual gala, the magazine honored four professionals for their work helping people with glioblastoma.

Or Maybe It's Fine: Being OK Outside of the Hospital

November 14th 2017, 10:34pm

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When our bodies have experienced trauma, it is so easy to live in fear of what else may go wrong. But accepting that we don't know what will happen to us also means accepting that the worst is not always inevitable. Sometimes, despite our fears, we still thrive, and that is a reason to recognize that even if you've suffered, you can still be OK.

Cancer or Not, Embrace Our Bodies

October 16th 2017, 6:45am

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Those of us who have suffered often fear what can go wrong with them. But the more we know our bodies, the more we can love them and ourselves.

Breaking Down Misconceptions About Glioblastoma

October 13th 2017, 8:30pm

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David Reardon, M.D., clinical director at the Center for Neuro-oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, breaks down a common misconception that many people have about glioblastoma (GBM).

Cancer Survivors Face Challenges and Must Find Solutions

October 4th 2017, 7:18am

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Both oncologists and primary care physicians do not provide adequate care to fully address cancer survivorship needs. Learn about why and solutions for people in their cancer journey.

Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients With GBM

September 27th 2017, 9:00pm

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David Reardon, M.D., clinical director at the Center for Neuro-oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, offers advice for patients who have recently been diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM).

Zika Virus Explored for Brain Cancer Treatment

September 19th 2017, 7:08pm

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In early 2015, Zika outbreaks caused widespread panic in many parts of North and South America. However, now researchers are exploring the possibility of putting the virus to good use: fighting glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most deadly type of brain cancer.

First Biosimilar to Treat Cancer Gets FDA Approval

September 14th 2017, 10:54pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the first ever biosimilar to treat a variety of cancers.