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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.

FDA Fully Approves Avastin for Glioblastoma Treatment

December 6th 2017, 5:50am

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The FDA has granted Avastin (bevacizumab) a full approval for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma who progressed following prior therapy, according to Genentech, the manufacturer of the VEGF inhibitor.

Cannabis Oil Use: Growing Phenom Appears Safe, Helpful in Brain Cancer

December 1st 2017, 9:58pm

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After tracking the progress of about 20 patients with brain cancer who used cannabis, a neuro-oncologist found that the substance caused them no harm, had few side effects and did not interfere with conventional treatments.

Ketogenic Diet Sparks Genetic Changes that May Help Cancer Treatment Responses

November 21st 2017, 8:34pm

Article

Can a certain diet improve cancer outcomes?

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.