2019 - NCI-CONNECTions
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Radiation oncologist Dr. Christina Tsien is a cancer survivor. She discusses the advances in radiation therapy that are improving brain and spine tumor patient outcomes, and how her personal experience has impacted the care she provides.
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Our neuro-oncology care providers answer the most common questions they receive during the holidays. Read their advice to help you manage living with a brain and spine tumor so you can enjoy the holiday season.
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If you are living with a rare brain or spine tumor, you are not alone. Our private Facebook group, NCI-CONNECT Community, connects you to others with your diagnosis.
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Alvina Acquaye helps people with brain and spine tumors and their caregivers cope with life stressors related to their diagnosis. She shares information about the educational and support group she started and the impact of her research.
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NCI neuropathologist Dr. Kenneth Aldape is using the latest technologies to precisely diagnose rare brain and spine tumors. He shares his techniques and why they’re important to precision medicine.
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Learn how a not-for-profit organization studies the incidence, prevalence, and survival of people with rare brain and other central nervous system tumors to help facilitate research and raise awareness.
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Dunamis was four years old when she had her first surgery to remove a brain tumor. Years later, she finally received an accurate diagnosis.
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Dr. Edjah Nduom treats and studies rare brain and spine cancers. He shares his knowledge to help patients find specialized care for their tumor type.
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José shares how he learned about the rare midline glioma cancer in his spine, and why he chose to participate in a clinical study to help others.
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Deborah is a two-time cancer survivor. In hopes of helping others, she shares what it is like to live with a type of rare brain cancer called a meningioma.