2021 - NCI-CONNECTions
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New Research Shows How Patients with Brain and Spine Tumors are Impacted
Five nurses 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 SNO Annual Meeting
Two physicians share findings from the NCI-CONNECT Immunotherapy and Natural History Studies in award-winning abstracts.
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Near-Death Experiences Guided by Faith
Tom survived a car crash, two bouts of cancer, and an autoimmune disorder. He shares how faith got him through hard times and changed his outlook.
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Neurosurgeon Values Teamwork for Optimal Care
Neurosurgeon Dr. John Heiss shares how his ability to provide the best care for rare brain and spinal cord tumors depends heavily on teamwork, both inside and outside of the operating room.
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First-in-Human Trial for People with Recurrent Rare CNS Tumors
NCI-CONNECT launched a first-in-human phase I clinical trial for people with recurrent rare brain and spine tumors as a first step in the development of a novel drug for patients.
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New Immunotherapy Study for Glioblastoma
A clinical trial investigates immune checkpoint inhibitors with standard treatment in people with aggressive brain cancers to understand the immune system response and improve long-term outcomes.
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Working Toward Better Radiation Responses Through Novel, Targeted Drugs
Radiation oncologist Dr. Kevin Camphausen is helping people with brain and spine tumors by developing drugs that can enhance the radiation impact with the goal to improve patient outcomes.
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An Immunotherapy Drug Trial Expands Across the Nation to Advance Research
NCI-CONNECT launched an immunotherapy drug trial across its national network of collaborative institutions to reach more people with rare brain and spine tumors.
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Symposium to Advance Neuro-Oncology Survivorship Care
Neuro-oncology providers, researchers, advocates, patients, and care partners gathered virtually to learn and discuss the challenges experienced by persons living with brain and spine tumors and develop survivorship care guidelines.
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Finding Your Best Path and Fighting Brain Cancer
Robert shares how surviving a rare brain cancer has given him a new perspective and approach to life that includes daily healthy routines and the pursuit of a greater purpose.