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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How Data Provides Hope to Rare CNS Tumor Patients
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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Neurosurgeon Shares Tips to Help Patients Find Specialized Care
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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Genetic Counselor Helps Patients Understand Cancer Care
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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Q&A: Understanding Brain Tumor Treatment, Impact, and Research
Our neuro-oncology providers share answers to important questions about brain tumor care, treatment, impact, and innovative research.
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Army Neurologist Helps Provide Multidisciplinary Care to Rare CNS Tumor Patients
Read how Dr. Brett Theeler is helping treat and educate patients with PXA and APXA tumors, which are among the rarest of rare brain and spine cancers.
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Improving Everyday Life for People with Rare Brain and Spine Cancers
Dr. Terri Armstrong shares why she chose to study rare brain and spine tumors and how her research is advancing patient quality of life.
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Surgical Expertise Helps Advance Treatments for Pineal Region Tumors
Read how collaborating across specialties can help neuro-oncologists better understand pineal region tumors.
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NCI Presentations at the 2018 Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting
Read a synopsis of the NCI-CONNECT presentations at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology.
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Researching Medulloblastoma with Care and Knowledge
Dr. Marta Penas-Prado discusses her role on the NCI-CONNECT team and her interest in improving the lives of patients with medulloblastoma.
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A New Web-Based Study of Low-Grade Gliomas
Neurosurgeon Dr. Elizabeth Claus discusses her International Low Grade Glioma Registry, a study of the evolution of the low-grade glioma genome and the cells driving resistance to treatment.