2020 - NCI-CONNECTions
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Adult Medulloblastoma Workshop Report
Neuro-oncology experts from multiple disciplines met to discuss the scientific progress and challenges of treating medulloblastoma in adults and to find ways to collaborate to advance research and treatments.
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How Epilepsy Surgery Helps People with Brain Tumors
Neurosurgeon Dr. Kareem Zaghloul is helping people with brain tumors by performing surgery that can remove their tumors and the cause of seizures.
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Connecting with Others with a Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Marcela discovered an ependymoma in her spinal cord. Living internationally, she shares how she found support online and chose to participate in a study to help others.
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Telehealth: What You Need to Know About a Virtual Doctor Visit
Neuro-oncology experts share what telehealth is, the benefits and limitations, how to prepare and what to expect during and after your visit.
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Advances in Brain Tumor Clinical Care and Research
NCI’s Neuro-Oncology Branch is advancing care and treatment through collaborative scientific workshops, research discoveries, and successful clinical trials.
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How Brain Tumors are Diagnosed and Treated
Share our brain tumor treatment information and resources to help those living with a brain tumor.
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Advice from the Brain Tumor Community
To help guide you through your brain tumor journey, patients, caregivers, doctors, and advocates share their advice.
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Adjusting to a New Life After Brain Surgery
Stu 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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Histone Mutated Midline Glioma Workshop Report
Neuro-oncology experts worldwide met to advance their knowledge and collaborate to find better treatments for people with histone mutated midline gliomas.
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Cancer Survivor Shares 3 Tips to Enhance Your Visit to NIH
Sarah was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with an ependymoma. She has been coming to NIH for care for four years. Sarah shares her tips to help others.