Proteins could be biomarkers for glioma-related epilepsy: Study
The LY6H and GRM3 proteins could serve as potential…
Glioma
Glioma overview
Gliomas are a group of brain tumors that arise from glial cells, a type of support cell of the central nervous system, or CNS, which comprises the brain and spinal cord. They make up about one-quarter of all tumors that start in the brain (primary brain tumors), occurring in about 6.6 per 100,000 people every year. They also account for more than 80% of all malignant, or cancerous, brain tumors.
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Treatment for gliomas, a diverse group of tumors that form in the brain and spinal cord, can involve a variety of approaches, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, as well as a range of supportive treatments.
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Personalized Mekinist dosing may be needed for kids with glioma
Personalized dosing and monitoring of drug levels may be…
CAN-2409 combo therapy shows survival benefits in brain cancer
CAN-2409 (aglatimagene besadenovec), Candel Therapeutics‘ investigational immunotherapy, was…
Glioblastoma trial of VXM01 plus Bavencio shows promising safety
Combining VXM01, an experimental anticancer vaccine, with…
Repurposed avapritinib reduced tumor size in hard-to-treat gliomas
Avapritinib, an approved orally available medication, reduced tumor size…
LAM561 as add-on may delay glioblastoma disease progression
Adding the investigational therapy LAM561 to standard of care…
