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To Freeze or Not to Freeze
Head for the Cure Ambassador Jenny describes her decision regarding fertility during treatment and shares her advice to others.
February 11, 2020
Head for the Cure Ambassador Jenny describes her decision regarding fertility during treatment and shares her advice to others.
February 11, 2020
Doctors and survivors from across the country share where they see the importance in choosing the best team for treatment.
December 28, 2019
The standard of care for brain tumor patients tends to involve a narrow range of options; surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. And there are only four drugs and one device approved by the FDA to treat …
September 3, 2019
Understanding My Medical Team Members of your medical team may include; Neuro-oncolgist: a doctor who treats brain or spine cancer Neurologist: a doctor who deals with disorders of the nervous system Neurosurgeon: a doctor who …
November 9, 2016
Today’s standard treatments first began as yesterday’s clinical trials. If an investigational therapy tested in a clinical trial is helpful, you may be among the first to benefit. Taking part in a research study gives …
October 18, 2016
All clinical trials have specific guidelines on who can or cannot participate. Before you can take part, your doctor will review all of the study requirements with you. If you meet the requirements, you will …
October 18, 2016
Clinical trials for brain tumors usually follow a series of steps, called phases, which are outlined below. See more detailed information on how trials work. Brain Tumor Clinical Trials If you have just found out …
October 18, 2016
Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you determine if a clinical trial is right for you. Make sure you are getting the best care possible by asking your doctor these questions. …
October 18, 2016
Deciding which treatment is best can feel overwhelming. Talk with your treating doctor about all the possible treatment options. You have choices. Here are some questions to ask to help you determine the best treatment …
October 18, 2016
Even when treatment has finished, there is always a chance the tumor will come back or recur. Most commonly, the regrowth occurs in the same spot as the first tumor. But it is possible for …
October 4, 2016