Research - NCI-CONNECTions
Rare brain and spine tumor research news and updates from NCI leading experts and collaborators. Includes articles on molecular profiling, genetic testing, and clinical studies and trials to develop better therapies.
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New Clinical Trial Tests a Kind of Precision Medicine Treatment for IDH-Mutant Brain Tumors
A new trial investigates zotiraciclib as a treatment for people with recurrent gliomas containing an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation to control tumor growth and improve quality of life.
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Understanding the Unique Barriers Adolescents and Young Adults with Central Nervous System Cancers Face in Clinical Care
In a new systematic review, researchers identify the specific challenges that make it difficult for this patient population to enroll in clinical trials and seek specialized treatment.
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New Study Reveals Data on Rare Central Nervous System Tumors to Inform Clinical Care and Evaluate Novel Cancer Treatments
Researchers share up-to-date trends in brain and spine tumor incidence, prevalence, and survival that incorporate new classification standards.
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Advancing the Science of Survivorship in Neuro-Oncology
Dr. Terri Armstrong joined fellow leaders in the field of cancer survivorship to discuss the needs of those living with brain and spine tumors, as well as goals for the future and research funding opportunities.
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New Research Physician Helps Fight Rare Brain Tumors with Knowledge
Dr. Byram Ozer joins NCI-CONNECT to help care for and educate patients, while bringing together medical professionals to learn new skills and treatment approaches.
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Natural History Study for Rare Brain and Spine Tumors Enrolls One Thousand Participants
In the six years since it began, the Natural History Study has amassed an enormous database of information that is helping to improve treatment and quality of life for patients with rare central nervous system cancers.
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Dr. Mark Gilbert Earns American Brain Tumor Association’s Joel A. Gingras Jr. Award
NCI Neuro-Oncology Branch Chief Mark Gilbert received the American Brain Tumor Association’s Joel A. Gingras Jr. Award for spearheading brain tumor research collaborations and expanding clinical trial access.
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Progress to Advance Care, Treatments, and Outcomes for Brain Tumor Patients
Read about our advances in care, treatments, and patient outcomes for brain and other central nervous systems tumors in honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
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New Research Shows How Patients with Brain and Spine Tumors Are Impacted throughout Their Cancer Journey
Five nurses attended a conference to share data from the Natural History Study, which aims to better understand brain and spine tumors and uncover areas for further research.
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Neuro-Oncology Branch Receives Awards at the 2021 Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting
Two physicians share findings from NCI-CONNECT studies in award-winning abstracts.