Brain Cancer

Temozolomide may have survival benefits for certain patients with brain cancer, according to a recent study.

Avastin plus a novel antiangiogenic gene therapy resulted in significantly better overall survival for patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.

Opdivo showed a higher-than-average OS rate and presented no grade 3/4 adverse events in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme, according to a recent study.

A recent study showed that adding chemotherapy to radiotherapy after surgery for glioblastoma resulted in improved survival for elderly patients.

Treatment for the polio virus may eventually move into the treatment realm for brain cancer, thanks to a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

A recent study where glioblastoma patients underwent laser surgery to kill tumors cells proved to have extra benefits, showing promise to treating the deadly disease.

I had just moved to Minneapolis from Maui when I received my diagnosis of a glioblastoma multiforme.

Doctors are optimistic about the future of immunotherapies for the treatment of brain cancer.

The immunotherapy will continue to be offered in the phase 3 trial and compassionate use programs.

With dedication to research and advocacy, the National Brain Tumor Society is making strides in treatment of brain cancer.

Medical illustrations by Erin Moore explaining novel treatments for glioblastoma.