Abnormal Chromosome Influences Outcome of Rare Brain Tumor (January 25, 2012)
For patients with uncommon brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality is linked with a better prognosis and responsiveness to chemotherapy. These results... Continue Reading
People with myotonic muscular dystrophy may be more likely than people in the general population to develop certain types of cancer. These results were published in the Journal of the American Medical... Continue Reading
According to longer-term follow-up of a Phase II clinical trial, the investigational vaccine rindopepimut (CDX-110) may improve overall survival with glioblastoma mutiforme (GBM). These results were presented... Continue Reading
Updated results from a large study conducted in Denmark found no increased risk of brain tumors among long-term cell phone users. These results were published in the British Medical Journal. Cell phones... Continue Reading
Children and adolescents who regularly use cell phones do not appear to have a higher risk of brain cancer than non-users. These results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Cell... Continue Reading
Cancer Connect Features Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Expert Discussing Surgical Management of Brain Cancers Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho–CancerConnect, announces the first in its series of... Continue Reading
People who are at high risk of cancer as a result of their family history may be advised to undergo earlier or more intensive cancer screening. Because family history of cancer can change over time, it’s... Continue Reading
Exercise is linked with longer survival for patients with advanced glioma, a form of brain cancer. These findings were recently reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Gliomas are brain tumors that... Continue Reading
The NovoTTF-100A System, a new device to treat adults with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Glioblastoma mutiforme is one of the most common... Continue Reading
People with allergies—particularly those with multiple allergies—appear to have a lower risk of developing low- or high-grade gliomas (types of brain tumors). These results were published in Cancer... Continue Reading