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Brain Cancer In The NewsLatest News and AnnouncementsMarch 10, 2008 – Caring for the Brain Tumor Patient: Family Caregiver Burden and Unmet Needs Through interviews with caregivers, this study documents that caregivers spend an extraordinary amount of time and energy providing uncompensated care that is physically, emotionally, socially, and/or financially demanding. February 12, 2008 – Stress and Quality of Life in Brain Cancer Survivors Dr. Stephen T. Keir of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University is awarded the Young Investigator Award at the Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference for his enlightening study of stress as it relates to long-term survival in brain cancer. January 7, 2008 – Work Productivity in Brain Tumor Survivors As more and more cancer survivors return to work, studies are beginning to document the long-term effects of symptom burden on work productivity. This 2007 study seeks to determine the work limitations of malignant brain tumor survivors. December 6, 2007 – Symptom Clusters in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors Current research has looked to identify common symptom clusters among cancer patients. A symptom cluster can be thought of as three or more symptoms that occur at the same time. This study, conducted by Gleason et al., looked at symptom clusters in newly diagnosed brain tumor patients enrolled in a clinical trial of d-threo-methyphenidate (d-MPH). Two symptom clusters were identified using exploratory factor analysis. November 14, 2007 – Stress and Long-Term Survivors of Brain Cancer A recent study conducted at the Tug McGraw Research Center at Duke documents that long-term survivors of brain cancer – (those surviving 18 months or more) – are just as likely to report themselves as stressed as other patients with brain tumors. October 15, 2007 – Cell Phone Use and Brain Tumors: Urban Myth or Reality? Everybody seems to be talking on a cell phone today, from your great-grandmother to grade-school kids. As a result, there has been much debate about whether the use of cell phones (low-energy radiation) causes brain tumors. This study examines the potential effects of cellular phone use on the risk of brain tumor development. October 15, 2007 – Characteristics of Brain Tumor-Associated Headache Some people get headaches frequently; others rarely experience one. While headaches can be painful, most of the time they are soon gone – and we forget all about them. However, headaches are among the most common symptoms of brain tumors. October 10, 2007 – First Brain Cancer Vaccine Approved in Switzerland Northwest Biotherapeutics, a US-based company, has announced that it has won approval for commercial use of the world’s first vaccine against brain cancer in Switzerland. The Tug McGraw Foundation will continue to follow what promise to be “some of the most watched and anticipated clinical trials ever conducted.” August 20, 2007 – “Stop Googling Your Symptoms” from HealthiNation HealthiNation is a digital health lifestyle network that’s taken a completely fresh approach to improving health literacy, using short, easy-to-understand, interactive digital video. Read “Stop Googling Your Symptoms” and learn more about this innovative approach to healthy education. July 19, 2007 – DCVax® - Brain Phase II Clinical Trial A Phase II clinical trial to test the efficacy of DCVax®-Brain is currently enrolling patients. Data from two Phase I clinical trials carried out by Dr. Linda Liau at UCLA support the overall safety of DCVax®-Brain and suggest that it may induce an immune response. Data suggests delayed time to disease recurrence and increase survival, especially in patients with stable disease at entry. June 19, 2007 – Innovative Clinical Trial Begins for Patients Diagnosed with Primary Glioma The Tug McGraw Foundation offers this exciting news about a groundbreaking new clinical trial currently underway in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute. This trial explores the impact of alternative and dietary interventions along with other compatible therapies in the treatment of brain tumors. May 3, 2007 – Distress Levels and Cancer-Related Items of Concern in Brain Tumor Population Distress is a major concern for cancer patients. Patients with brain tumors are particularly at risk for elevated levels of stress because of the severe functional, cognitive and neuropsychological symptoms of the disease. A study at the Tug McGraw Center at Duke is working to identify the extent and causes of this kind of distress. March 26, 2007 – Stress Reduction Preferences of Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors The responsible and loving caregiver of a patient with a brain tumor often finds himself at an increased risk for experiencing elevated levels of stress. This study from the Tug McGraw Research Center explores different types of stress reduction programs and offers some healthy resources toward improved physical health and emotional well-being of the caregiver. February 23, 2007 – Cancer Drug Can Extend Survival in Patients with Avastin, a relatively new type of drug that shrinks cancerous tumors by cutting off their blood supply, can slow the growth of the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, a pilot study conducted at Duke University Medical Center has found. February 2, 2007 – You Can Manage Fatigue If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor, you might also find yourself wrestling with a lowered energy level or consistent fatigue. This recent article titled “You Can Manage Fatigue” shares some insights on how to identify and address some of its contributing factors. February 2, 2007 – Thinking with Brain Tumors There are many different reasons why patients with brain tumors develop cognitive problems or personality changes. This article from the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke explores how the location, size, and type of brain tumor or treatment can impact some of these changes. January 15, 2007 – From the Research Front: Stem Cells and Brain Tumors Stem cells are increasingly implicated in maintaining certain cancers. Studies of an intractable type of brain tumor provide hints as to why such cells may underlie the tumors' resistance to therapy. December 11, 2006 – Diet, Exercise, and Healthful Living After Cancer Treatment Dr. Lee Jones, assistant research professor in surgery, co-director of the Tug McGraw Research Center, and a specialist in nutrition and exercise oncology, shares his findings and new evidence regarding weight management, exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices in maximizing health and longevity following a cancer diagnosis November 15, 2006 – Tug McGraw Research Center Study Reveals Caregivers Experiencing Elevated Stress Levels Dr. Steve Keir, Co-Director of the Tug McGraw Research Center for the Quality of Life program at Duke University, has documented that a high percentage of the caregiver population report experiencing elevated levels of stress. October 24, 2006-Cancer Stem Cells May Help Brain Tumors Survive Radiation Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found that cancer stem cells isolated from brain tumor tissues can survive radiation treatments. Although their DNA is damaged, these cells make repairs more efficiently than other tumor cells. "This study is encouraging," says Dr. Paul Fisher of the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center. "It improves our understanding of the biology, and this is the only way we are going to move forward in treating glioblastoma." October 5, 2006 – How Families Function After a Child’s Diagnosis with Brain Cancer Dr. Melanie Bonner, the Director of Pediatric Research for the Quality of Life program at Duke University, discusses recent developments in survivorship issues and current studies focused on support for the parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with brain tumors. September 14, 2006 – NIH to Map Genomic Changes of Lung, Brain, and Ovarian Cancers These first three cancers will be studied in the pilot phase of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project. Scientists hope to determine the possibility of developing a useful atlas of the changes in the human genetic blueprint of all cancers through their study. August 30, 2006 – Cancer Stem Cells Could Hold Key to Brain Tumor Therapy Stem cell-like glioma cancer cells that share many characteristics with normal stem cells propel the lethal growth of brain cancers by promoting tumor blood vessel formation, and may hold the key to treating these deadly cancers, a research team reported in the August 15th issue of Cancer Research. August 29, 2006 – Pediatric Brain Tumors: An Overview from a Pediatric Perspective Dr. Joseph L. Lasky III, MD and clinical director of UCLA’s pediatric neuro-oncology department give us his perspective on the current state of and coming advances in the treatment of brain tumors for pediatric patients. August 8, 2006 – Music Project Promotes Quality-of-Life After Cancer This first-ever musical compilation titled BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN by recording artists Matthew Zachary and Dr. Adam Dachman, a cancer survivor and surgeon respectively, touches both sides of cancer survivorship. May 6, 2006 – Brain Tumor Research Gets Boost From Bill Two Palm Beach County legislators have gotten the Florida Legislature
to pass a bill that would launch an effort among state universities,
hospitals and biomedical industries to research brain tumor treatments
and cures. April 20, 2006 – The NIH Budget
and the Future of Biomedical Research April 19, 2006 – Rescuing the
NIH Before It Is Too Late April 10, 2006 – The Tug McGraw
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