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.
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How Brain Tumors are Diagnosed and TreatedShare our brain tumor treatment information and resources to help those living with a brain tumor.
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Adjusting to a New Life After Brain SurgeryStu shares how the long-term physical impacts after brain surgery, including vision, balance and speech difficulties, have helped him appreciate the minutia of life and enjoy the world around him.
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Clinical Research Nurse Shares What to Know About Clinical TrialsKathleen Wall helps people with brain and spine cancers understand and participate in clinical trials, which are designed to find new ways to treat people and improve their quality of life. She shares the information people need to know.
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Nurse Practitioner Provides Specialized Care and HopeNurse Practitioner Christine Siegel cares for people with brain and spine tumors expertly and affectionately. Learn how she manages their clinical care and symptoms while providing hope.
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How Advances in Radiation Therapy are Improving Care for Brain and Spine TumorsRadiation 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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Neurosurgeon Shares Tips to Help Patients Find Specialized CareDr. 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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Midline Glioma Cancer Survivor Joins Study to Help OthersJosé shares how he learned about his rare midline glioma cancer in his spine and why he chose to participate in a clinical study to help others.
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Q&A: Understanding Brain Tumor Treatment, Impact, and ResearchOur neuro-oncology providers share answers to important questions about brain tumor care, treatment, impact, and innovative research.
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Surgical Expertise Helps Advance Treatments for Pineal Region TumorsRead how collaborating across specialties can help neuro-oncologists better understand pineal region tumors.
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Pineal Region Tumor Survivor Lives Fully with Inoperable TumorA pineal region tumor survivor shares how he found the best care, treatments and resources to live.