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August 27th 2023
Phase 3 findings showed that vorasidenib improved progression-free survival and time to next treatment in patients with IDH-mutant glioma.
A Closer Look at Long-Term Outcomes in Young Cancer Survivors
July 10th 2018The majority of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients who are diagnosed with cancer are expected to live past the five-year mark, though survival and health outcomes seem to differ by disease type, according to recent research published in the journal Cancer.
Love the Genes You've Got, But Get Them Tested, Too
July 2nd 2018When my mom got cancer, the last thing on my mind was my own health, but she had the foresight and the care to get a genetic test so that her kids could live long and healthy lives. Today I am grateful for my mom, my whole family and the magic of science.
Genetic Predisposition Affects Treatment, Surveillance of Children with Medulloblastoma
June 18th 2018Researchers identified six gene variations that play an important role in the treatment and surveillance of children with medulloblastoma, for which they developed screening and counseling recommendations.
Chronic Illness and Disability: Living With a Long-Term Diagnosis
April 27th 2018For those of us living with (and taking care of) people living with brain tumors, cancers and other diseases that become chronic, life's challenges begin to shift, as do our outlooks. It is important for us to be able to love our bodies, our disabilities, and for the world to make space for all sorts of bodies to exist.
Early Trial Shows 'Smart Bomb' Virus Extends Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma
March 19th 2018Findings from an early phase clinical trial that used a so-called “smart bomb” virus — which was altered to attack tumor cells rather than normal cells — appeared to show promise in this area.
Viruses May Be the Future of Boosting Immunotherapy in Brain Cancer
February 7th 2018In recent years, major advances have been made in the immunotherapy scape, as it has become instrumental in revolutionizing the way oncologists treat a variety of cancers. However, its success in patients with brain cancer has been extremely limited.