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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Oncolytic Virus Infusion Promising as Brain-Stem Glioma Treatment

Phase I trial shows encouraging OS in children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

Jun 29, 2022
A computer rendering of a modified adenovirus.
'Bridge' Therapy May Benefit Some Kids With High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Despite poorer induction responses, survival no different compared to kids going straight to ASCT

Jun 22, 2022
A photo of a mother carrying her little girl after chemotherapy.
Targeted Combo Topples Chemo in Pediatric Glioma With BRAF Mutations

ORR quadrupled, median PFS nearly tripled with dabrafenib plus trametinib in low-grade disease

Jun 06, 2022
ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL
Cancer Outcome Disparities Not Fully Explained by Race, Socioeconomic Factors

Worse 5-year OS in Hispanic children with high-risk neuroblastoma in adjusted analysis

May 27, 2022
ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
What Does It Take to Confirm a Cancer Cluster?

Suspicions are raised at a New Jersey high school, but the road ahead is likely a long one

Apr 22, 2022
A computer rendering of a cluster of people forming the shape of a map location icon.
Nick Cannon's Son's Death From Brain Cancer

A look at the infant's condition

Jan 18, 2022
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