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Mark R. Gilbert Discusses Glioblastoma Research

November 30th 2015, 9:35pm

Video

CURE spoke with Gilbert at the 2015 Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting, a meeting of over 1,000 oncology professionals.

Above and Beyond: A Celebration of Heroes of Glioblastoma

November 21st 2015, 11:37pm

Article

It was a night filled with inspiration, shared purpose and hope, as four heroes who have given selflessly in their efforts to improve the lives of people impacted by glioblastoma were honored at the 1st Annual Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Heroes Awards.

FDA Expands Optune's Glioblastoma Multiforme Indication

October 6th 2015, 3:09am

Article

The approval was based on findings from the phase 3 EF-14 trial.

24 Tips to Create Comfort During Cancer

September 24th 2015, 1:24am

Article

No doubt, dealing with cancer can be overwhelming. Learn 24 tips to find levels of comfort during cancer and support healing in the process.

Molecular Subtype Proves to Be Prognostic Factor in Newly Diagnosed Gliomas

September 16th 2015, 7:43pm

Article

This reanalysis confirmed that there is no difference for a radiotherapy-first versus a chemotherapy-first strategy in this setting, but there is a major difference in long-term outcomes for molecular stratification independent of treatment.

Q & A With David Reardon: Immunotherapy in Glioblastoma

September 16th 2015, 5:54pm

Article

These data were presented in late May at the 2015 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a gathering of nearly 30,000 oncology professionals in Chicago.

Phase 2 Study of Novel Vaccine Underway in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

September 15th 2015, 12:33am

Article

Patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma are now being accepted at two institutions to enter a phase 2 study to assess the efficacy of the SurVaxM vaccine in combination with standard chemotherapy.

Scale Back: Honoring My Changed Body

September 11th 2015, 11:00pm

Article

It's hard to honor our bodies and respect what we need, especially when we are sick bodies living in a sea of the well.

Effecting Change in Glioblastoma

August 21st 2015, 12:29am

Article

Could immediate access to care be the turning point?

Jimmy Carter Provides Update on His Health, Says He Has Melanoma

August 20th 2015, 6:20pm

Article

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter provided an update on his health today in a press conference, announcing that he has melanoma.