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Phase 3 Study of Temozolomide Could Change Standard Care for Anaplastic Glioma

June 14th 2016, 8:35pm

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Temozolomide may have survival benefits for certain patients with brain cancer, according to a recent study.

Antiangiogenic Gene Therapy, Added to Standard Treatment, Boosts Survival in Recurrent Glioblastoma

June 10th 2016, 1:30am

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Avastin plus a novel antiangiogenic gene therapy resulted in significantly better overall survival for patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.

Opdivo Safe, Effective in Early Stage Glioblastoma

June 9th 2016, 11:47pm

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Opdivo showed a higher-than-average OS rate and presented no grade 3/4 adverse events in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme, according to a recent study.

Adding Chemo to Radiotherapy Improves Outcomes for Older Adults With Glioblastoma

June 5th 2016, 10:51pm

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A recent study showed that adding chemotherapy to radiotherapy after surgery for glioblastoma resulted in improved survival for elderly patients.

FDA Accelerates Development of Polio Virus Treatment for Brain Cancer

May 17th 2016, 6:14pm

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Treatment for the polio virus may eventually move into the treatment realm for brain cancer, thanks to a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

Neurosurgeons Open a Window of Opportunity to Treat Glioblastoma

May 16th 2016, 9:08pm

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A recent study where glioblastoma patients underwent laser surgery to kill tumors cells proved to have extra benefits, showing promise to treating the deadly disease.