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Imagine your brain is like a busy city, with different neighborhoods responsible for different tasks. Just like how each part of a city plays a unique role in keeping things running smoothly, each area of …

Written by Erin Gaffney I’ve been fortunate to serve as an ambassador for several organizations.  I joined the Executive Leadership Committee for the American Heart Association to raise awareness for heart disease.  I participated in …

About Us Brain tumors present unique challenges, demanding specialized care from diagnosis through treatment. With a shared commitment to addressing these challenges, the Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance leverages the strengths of its member organizations to …

Pediatric brain tumors are the most common type of solid childhood cancer and only second to leukemia as a cause of pediatric malignancies. The prognosis of pediatric brain tumors depends on the age at presentation, …

We are thrilled to announce the release of episode 13 of the Rare Enough Podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting Colin Gerner, the CEO and co-founder of StacheStrong. This episode is set to …

Northwest Biotherapeutics is making significant strides in the fight against Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most lethal form of primary brain cancer, with their lead product, DCVax®-L. GBM is a devastating disease with a grim prognosis: …

Imvax, a national sponsor for Head for the Cure, has made significant strides in cancer research, recently announcing the completion of enrollment in their Phase 2b clinical trial of IGV-001. This milestone, coupled with successful …

Head for the Cure has recently partnered with My DIPG Navigator to introduce a pivotal resource for families and patients battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG). This initiative promises to …

In the realm of oncology, the pursuit of more precise and effective treatments is unceasing. Among the innovative modalities that have emerged, proton therapy stands out as a promising advancement, particularly in the treatment of brain cancer. Distinguished by its ability to deliver targeted radiation while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue, proton therapy offers a distinct advantage over conventional radiation therapy methods.Understanding Proton Therapy: Proton therapy operates on the principle of using proton beams to irradiate cancerous cells. Unlike conventional radiation, which employs photons, proton therapy harnesses charged particles, specifically protons, to penetrate the tumor with precision.

Brain cancer is a formidable adversary, often requiring advanced treatment approaches, alternatives to the standard of care, to combat its relentless progression. One such cutting-edge treatment is the Gamma Knife procedure, a non-invasive method that targets brain tumors with remarkable precision. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll delve into what the Gamma Knife procedure entails, its benefits, and its role in the fight against brain cancer.What is the Gamma Knife Procedure?Contrary to its name, the Gamma Knife isn’t a surgical tool in the traditional sense.