UK Constructing Proton Beam Therapy Cancer Treatment Centre
UK is constructing the first Proton Beam Therapy Cancer Treatment Centre, which will be opening in 2017. Proton beam therapy provides highly targeted radiotherapy for hard-to-reach cancers, such as brain cancer. Read the full article at WalesOnline.
Giving Tuesday
December 1st is Giving Tuesday, a new Canadian movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Cyber Monday. It is a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about others (GivingTuesday.ca). Consider donating to glioblastoma research this Tuesday! Did you know that the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, AB is a global leader in the treatment of glioblastomas? Find out more information and how to donate to their research here. Alternately, consider donating to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society.
FDA Expands Optune’s Glioblastoma Multiforme Indication
The FDA recently approved drug, Optune, in combination with temozolomide for patients with newly diagnosed GBMs. This treatment has increased survival rate by 3 months, compared to conventional treatment. Read the full article.
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month! Learn more information and how you can help at the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
Brain Tumor Cath
A promising new treatment for glioblastomas at the UT Health Science Centre San Antonio.
Northern B.C. Fungus Could Contain Cancer Cure
Read this article about cancer research taking place at the University of Northern BC.
Current and Future Therapeutic Strategies for Glioblastoma
Watch the American Brain Tumor Association’s webinar on future therapeutic strategies for glioblastomas. Duane Mitchell, MD, PhD, along with Maryam Rahman, MD, MS and David Tran, MD, PhD from the Preston A. Wells Jr Center for Brain Tumor Therapy, University of Florida, presents the latest in cutting edge care for GBM and lead a discussion about clinical trials and treatment options for the future.
Funding for New Brain Research Technology in Surrey
Surrey, BC is about to become the Western Canadian leader in brain imaging. Read more…
Closing the Cancer Gap
Check out the March 30/15 issue of Time magazine featuring an article about GBMs called “Closing the Cancer Gap.”