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·August 6, 2017·4 min read

Mapping Mutations That Drive Tumors in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Researchers have identified a specific rearrangement involving the NF2 gene that appears to cause radiation induced meningiomas. The Nature Communication study reports this mutation could be a basis for why many long term pediatric cancer survivors go on to develop brain tumors later in life.

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·August 4, 2017·4 min read

Blood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still Treatable

Researchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

Molecules That May Help Prevent Brain Tumor Development Identified

Researchers discover key elements associated with tumor cells binding to blood vessels. The findings could help develop new treatments to halt the development of brain tumors.

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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

CD44s Gives Glioblastoma Brain Cancer a Survival Advantage

A new Baylor study reveals the CD44s molecule gives glioblastoma brain cancer cells a survival advantage. Removing CD44s from cancer cells and treating with erlotinib helped to promote the death of cancer cells than by just treating the cancer with erlotinib alone, researchers said.

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·July 10, 2017·6 min read

Research Offers Hope For NF2 Neuro-Tumor Patients

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have discovered the tole PrPC plays in the development of neurofibromatosis 2 tumors. According to the study, the prion protein is overproduced in schwannomas, compared with healthy Schwann cells. This overproduction is a result of Merlin deficiency and contributed to tumor growth in NF2 patients.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Combined Immunotherapy Could Help Control Melanoma That Has Spread to the Brain

Researchers report a combination of two immunotherapy drugs is safe for melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. Findings suggest this treatment could help control the disease.

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·June 2, 2017·3 min read

Olive Oil Nutrient Linked to Processes That Prevent Brain Cancer

Primary ingredient in olive oil can help prevent cancer causing genes from functioning in cells.

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·May 29, 2017·5 min read

Head and Neck Cancers Involving HPV On the Rise: Redefining HPV Related Cancers

Head and neck cancers involving HPV are on the rise and researchers fear we may be seeing the start of an epidemic.

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·May 26, 2017·5 min read

Enzyme That Allows Brain Tumor Growth Discovered

A new study reveals how the ACSS2 enzyme allows brain tumors to grow in a nutrient starved environment.

Image shows a brain slice from a glioblastoma brain cancer patient.

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·May 10, 2017·4 min read

Brain Cancer Discovery Reveals Clues in Quest For New Therapies

Researchers discover a mechanism that may underpin the progression of glioblastoma brain cancer development.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Surprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier Closed

Researchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.