Diagnosis - NCI-CONNECTions
News and commentaries about the diagnosis of a rare brain or spine tumor from patients and leading experts. Includes articles on how tumors are diagnosed and how to cope with the diagnosis.
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Mikaeel shares how returning to work kept him focused and optimistic throughout treatment for his oligodendroglioma.
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Neuropathologist Dr. P.J. Cimino shares how he collaborates with NCI-CONNECT experts to improve diagnosis and care for people with rare brain and spine tumors.
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Molecular biologist Dr. Zied Abdullaev explains the value of methylation marks for improved accuracy and precision in diagnosing rare brain and spine tumors.
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Ken is an 18-year survivor of a rare tumor. Although his treatments caused long-term side effects, he shares why he believes he is lucky to be alive.
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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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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.
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Dr. Margarita Raygada helps brain and spine tumor patients understand what genetic testing means for their care and family cancer risk—and what it means for research.
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Our neuro-oncology providers share answers to important questions about brain tumor care, treatment, impact, and innovative research.
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Darien shares how he lived with what he thought was an aggressive brain cancer for eight years. Then, he got an accurate low-grade rare tumor diagnosis and made a fresh start.