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Survival Boost With Oncolytic Virus Combo in Glioblastoma Subset

However, small trial failed to meet overall response endpoint in patients with recurrent disease

May 16, 2023
An MRI image of a glioblastoma.
Implanted Ultrasound Device Opening Blood-Brain Barrier Promising in Brain Tumors

Device allows delivery of more potent chemotherapies to patients with glioblastomas

May 03, 2023
A photo of the SonoCloud-9 device.
Talc-Cancer Lawsuits on Hold; Diet & Prostate Cancer; Active Surveillance Deep Dive

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Apr 21, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Cancer Transmission From Organ Donors With Brain Tumors Not Much of a Risk

In U.K. cohort study, no cases of transmission observed

Mar 22, 2023
A photo of an NHS organ transport container in a hospital.
Targeted Combination Gets FDA Nod for Pediatric Glioma

Response rate with dabrafenib plus trametinib was four times higher versus standard chemotherapy

Mar 17, 2023
FDA APPROVED dabrafenib (Tafinlar) + trametinib (Mekinist) over an MRI image of a glioma tumor in the brain.
Rise in Cervical Cancer Mortality; Drug Active in Kids' Glioma; Vit D and Melanoma

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jan 13, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
More Extensive Resection of Low-Grade Glioma Linked to Longer Survival

Across both subtypes, improved survival seen with at least 75% resection, study finds

Jan 05, 2023
A CT scan of a brain before and after surgery to remove a glioma.
NCI Chief Has Breast Cancer; Long Drive to Mammography; Jail Time for Pain-Med Thief

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Dec 16, 2022
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
High-Dose Chemo, ASCT Improves Survival in Primary CNS Lymphoma

European trial is "practice-changing as of today," says U.S. expert

Dec 13, 2022
ASH over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Higher Brain Cancer Risk After CT Exam in Childhood

Study suggests one radiation-induced brain cancer expected per 10,000 persons receiving a head CT

Dec 09, 2022
A photo of a man during a CT scan of his head.
Opinion
I'm a Neurologist, Hear Me Roar

If I wasn't believed when seeking care, what chance do non-physicians have?

Dec 06, 2022
A photo of a male radiologist attaching an immobilization to a woman laying under a blanket prior to radiotherapy
Lung Screening Saves Lives; Clues to Hyperprogression; Bacteria Foil Immunotherapy

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 25, 2022
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Should We Still Be Concerned About Cell Phones and Brain Cancer?

Experts weigh in on why the topic has seemed to lose steam in recent years

Oct 20, 2022
Colorized x-ray images of two people talking on cell phones.
'Nothing Is Guaranteed'; Cancer and Suicide Risk; 'Lawyers Are Circling'

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 02, 2022
Cancer cells with OncoBreak in the center.
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