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Brain Cancer is Caused by Tumor

The effect of a brain tumor impacts brain functions from memory areas to perceptual and reasoning function

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Astrocytoma - Grade III and IV

Astrocytoma is a tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small star-shaped cells called astrocytes

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Ependymoblastoma - Child Brain Tumor

Ependymoblastoma is a highly malignant brain tumor of childhood and is usually seen in the very young child or infant

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Glioblastoma Multiforme - Adult Brain Tumor

Glioblastoma Multiforme is a fast growing type of central nervous system tumor that forms from glial tissue of the brain and spinal cord

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Avastin Effective at Delaying Brain Tumor Progression

Use of Avastin to treat a subgroup of recurrent Grade 3 brain tumors showed it was safe and effective at delaying tumor progression

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Chemical Compound May Stop Brain Tumors

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine scientists identify chemical compound that may stop deadly brain tumors

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Brain Cancer Survivor to Cycle Across USA

Anne Feeley a brain cancer survivor will cycle across the USA this to raise awareness and money for brain cancer research and support

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Nose Drops to Treat Brain Cancer

Compared to cancer treated with injectable form of the drug the nose drop drug reduced the weight of tumors by almost one-third

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Cell Phones Do Not Increase Brain Cancer Risk

No significant change in the incidence of brain cancers in men or women during 9 year time period

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Campaign Asks Parents To Be Aware of Brain Tumor in Children

HeadSmart aims to speed up diagnosis rates and raise awareness of brain tumor symptoms

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What Causes Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Problems that occur during the transcription of the genetic code for making proteins may play a role in the formation of a glioblastoma

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Vaccine for Brain Cancer Proves Effective

Cancer vaccines are a relatively new approach that has appeared in the last decade

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Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Cancer Study Shows 50% of Patients Alive After...

Experimental treatment consists of vaccine ICT-107 to alert immune system to existence of cancer cells and activate tumor-killing response by targeting antigens involved in development of glioblastoma...

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Stopping Glioblastoma Brain Tumors in their Path

Study by Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital sheds new information on Glioblastoma (GBM) the most common and deadly form of brain cancer

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Cancer Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Tumors

Researchers unravel the mechanisms behind a novel cancer vaccine for brain tumors, paving the way for further development

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Brain Tumor Highest Cause of Cancer in Teens and Young Adults

Report shows malignant brain tumors now the most common cause of cancer related deaths in people aged 15-39 and most common cancer among 15-19 year olds

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Radiotherapy Followed By Chemotherapy Improves Anaplastic Glioma Survival Rate

Improvement resulted in 56% of patients given radiotherapy then chemotherapy surviving for five years, compared with only 44% of those who did not

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Relationship Between Blood Sugar and Brain Tumors

Research reveals surprising relationship between blood sugar and brain tumors and may shed light on how certain cancers develop

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Promising Target for Treating Brain Tumors in Children

New hope for children with highly aggressive brain tumors like atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) and medulloblastoma

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Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some Patients

Multicenter clinical trial of personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has indicated improved survival rates for patients

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