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The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute and SonALAsense announced positive results in their first-in-human Phase 0/1 clinical trial of SDT in recurrent glioblastoma patients. The initial results were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress today by Nader Sanai, MD, Director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. “The Ivy Center’s Phase 0/1 study has shown a promising translation of the preclinical results of SDT in patients with glioblastoma.

Since I started my training, there was the establishment of what’s currently the standard of care. Which is the concurrent use of radiation and temozolomide and adjuvant temozolomide. That, unfortunately, has not changed though, in the last 15 years. So although I got to see the transformation of the field and maybe for the first time, a large number of patients who have five years and beyond survival, we still have not been able to really make that a reality for a majority of patients. So we’ve unfortunately had some limitations in the advancements since that time.

Brains for the Cure (BFTC) is an online navigator designed to lend a helping hand throughout one’s brain tumor journey as they advocate for themselves, become educated on the latest research and treatments, and connect with others through Ambassadors, online support groups, and stories.

Today, July 21st, marks the 3rd Annual Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day. Brains for the Cure invites you to join us, Head for the Cure, and the entire brain tumor community on honoring this important day! …

Medulloblastoma is a deadly form of pediatric brain cancer that strikes the cerebellum, a brain structure near the base of the skull. When it spreads to the lining of the brain or spinal cord, it …

Written by Lisa Lenrow | Brains for the Cure Ambassador I got married late in life, having met my husband at 49. Three years after our blind date, Jon proposed.  As I had been dreaming about …

“Why did this happen to me” is the kind of thing anybody might ask themself when faced with something as unwelcome as a brain tumor. You might recall choices and circumstances in your life, looking …

Today, May 10th, marks Ependymoma Awareness Day! May 10th was chosen to bring more awareness to this rare brain tumor type because of the 10 different molecular groups of ependymoma. What is an ependymoma? According …

Written by Brains for the Cure Ambassador and Survivor, Anna I grew up with a relatively normal childhood. I would play basketball, go home and do homework, and eagerly wake up early for morning cartoons. …

And How Does It Impact Brain Tumor Treatment? Anyone who tries to keep up with the latest science on emerging brain tumor treatments will quickly encounter the term blood-brain barrier. Usually it will come up …