Treatment - NCI-CONNECTions

Rare brain and spine tumor treatment-related news and commentaries from patients and leading experts. Includes articles on treatment options, side effects, and treatment-related research.

Midline Glioma Cancer Survivor Joins Study to Help Others
- By José, Midline Glioma Survivor
- July 24, 2019
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.
Q&A: Understanding Brain Tumor Treatment, Impact, and Research
- By NCI-CONNECT Staff
- April 23, 2019
Our neuro-oncology providers share answers to important questions about brain tumor care, treatment, impact, and innovative research.
Surgical Expertise Helps Advance Treatments for Pineal Region Tumors
- By Brittany Cordeiro, NCI-CONNECT Program Manager
- January 22, 2019
Read how collaborating across specialties can help neuro-oncologists better understand pineal region tumors.
Pineal Region Tumor Survivor Lives Fully with an Inoperable Tumor
- By Lawrence, Pineal Region Tumor Survivor
- January 14, 2019
A pineal region tumor survivor shares how he found the best care, treatments, and resources to live.
Medulloblastoma Survivor Finds Hope in Clinical Trials
- By Heather, Medulloblastoma Caregiver
- December 20, 2018
A mother shares her family’s 11-year quest to find the best treatments for their daughter’s medulloblastoma tumors.
CONNECTing Neuro-Oncology Providers to Improve Approaches to Care and Treatment
- By NCI-CONNECT Staff
- August 31, 2018
Neuro-oncologist Dr. Mark Gilbert shares how he is connecting healthcare providers through a program called NCI-CONNECT to improve approaches to care and treatment.