2021 - NCI-CONNECTions
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New Research Shows How Patients with Brain and Spine Tumors Are Impacted throughout Their Cancer JourneyFive 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 MeetingTwo physicians share findings from NCI-CONNECT studies in award-winning abstracts.
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Near-Death Experiences Guided by FaithTom 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 CareNeurosurgeon Dr. John Heiss shares how his ability to provide the best care for rare brain and spine tumor patients depends heavily on teamwork—both inside and outside the operating room.
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First-in-Human Trial for People with Recurrent Rare CNS TumorsNCI-CONNECT launched a phase 1 clinical trial for people with recurrent rare brain and spine tumors as a first step toward developing a novel drug.
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New Immunotherapy Study for GlioblastomaA 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 DrugsRadiation Oncologist Dr. Kevin Camphausen is helping people with brain and spine tumors by developing drugs that can enhance the impact of radiation treatment.
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An Immunotherapy Drug Trial Expands Across the Nation to Advance ResearchNCI-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 CareNeuro-oncology providers, researchers, advocates, patients, and care partners gathered virtually to learn and discuss the challenges experienced by people living with brain and spine tumors and develop survivorship care guidelines.
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Finding Your Best Path and Fighting Brain CancerRobert shares how surviving a rare brain cancer has given him a new perspective and changed his approach to life, which now includes daily healthy routines and the pursuit of a greater purpose.