Brain Tumor News : 2007

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.

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February 23, 2007 – Cancer Drug Can Extend Survival in Patients with
Deadly Brain Tumors

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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