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Research Advances to Improve Treatments for Patients with GBM

March 22nd 2017, 6:56pm

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As researchers test new treatments for GBM, understanding the unique needs of patients with this diagnosis and their caregivers remains crucial.

Can the Chickenpox Protect Patients Against Glioma?

March 22nd 2017, 12:59am

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A recent study found that individuals who had the chickenpox virus when they were younger were less likely to eventually develop gliomas.

Former Vice President Joe Biden to Start Cancer Nonprofit

March 9th 2017, 10:50pm

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Former Vice President Joe Biden is launching a cancer nonprofit to tackle some of the hard-hitting issues patients with cancer face, such as high drug prices.

Soles of Inspiration: Cancer Survivor Ran a Marathon on Each Continent to Raise Awareness, Funds

February 14th 2017, 9:12pm

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BethAnn Telford recently spent a week running a marathon a day on each of the seven continents to raise money and awareness for childhood cancers. This is after her own brain cancer diagnosis more than a decade ago.

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

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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.