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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.

All Buttoned Up, but Coming Undone

May 27th 2015, 12:01am

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We spend so much time making it look like we've got it all covered, when in reality, things are unraveling just below the surface. Maybe that's OK.

The Build Up

April 30th 2015, 1:13am

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It's one thing to know you have to get a certain treatment, it's another thing entirely to wait for it to come.

Advice for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

April 13th 2015, 10:11pm

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James Battiste, an oncologist with Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., says patients with glioblastoma will likely have a lot of questions about the diagnosis.

Rintega Receives Breakthrough Designation for EGFRvIII-Positive Glioblastoma

February 24th 2015, 3:46am

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Rintega (rindopepimut) has gained a Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA to treat adult patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) that test positive for the EGFR variant (EGFRvIII).

Lauren Hill Inspired Many With Her Bravery and Commitment to Brain Cancer Research

January 7th 2015, 12:39am

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Lauren Hill, a college basketball player diagnosed with a rare childhood brain tumor, brought attention to the disease and raised more than $1 million for DIPG research. Hill passed away on April 10.

When Someone You Love Has Brain Cancer

November 26th 2014, 9:05pm

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When caring for someone who has undergone brain surgery, practice patience and ask for support.

NORD Offers Information and Support for Patients of Rare Cancers

November 25th 2014, 2:57am

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NORD was founded in 1983 by parents of children with rare diseases. Over the past 30 years, it has become a powerful advocacy voice for all patients with rare diseases, including cancer.

Recovering from Brain Cancer Surgery Takes Time

November 25th 2014, 2:42am

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Patients who undergo surgery for brain cancer may need to be patient during recovery.

Vaccine Rindopepimut Shows Benefit in Compassionate Use Study

November 18th 2014, 8:56pm

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Investigational vaccine appears to help progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with a type of glioblastoma.

Immunotherapy's Potential in Neuro-Oncology

November 18th 2014, 1:29am

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Immunotherapy is coming of age not only in general oncology, but also in neuro-oncology.