Brain Cancer

2008 to 2017 Saw Drop in Malignant Brain Tumor Incidence

Publish Date August 31, 2021

Incidence among children, adolescents increased 0.5 to 0.7 percent; malignant tumor incidence highest for males, non-Hispanic Whites

Sodium Thiosulfate Appears to Decrease Ototoxic Effects of Platinum Chemo Without Compromising Efficacy

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date August 12, 2021

More studies are needed to confirm if there is an effect on survival, according to researchers.

Venous Thromboembolism or Major Bleeding Seen Frequently in Patients With Glioblastoma

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date August 10, 2021

Researchers sought to determine the rates of VTE and major bleeding in patients with glioblastoma.

Risk of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Brain Tumor Survivors

By

Jennifer Larson

Publish Date August 9, 2021

Nurse researchers defined the prevalence and potential risk mitigation for acute ischemic stroke in brain tumor survivors.

Medicinal Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Patients With High-Grade Gliomas

By

Sucharita Mistry, PhD

Publish Date July 28, 2021

A 1:1 ratio of THC to CBD proved superior to a 4:1 ratio.

Brain Cancer Clinical Trials

Reasons for Cancer Clinical Trial Withdrawal Often Not Understood

A structured interview study sought to understand patient experiences after being withdrawn from a cancer clinical trial.

Model More Accurately Predicts Outcomes of Radiotherapy in Cancer Patients

The genomic-adjusted radiation dose (GARD) model predicts outcomes of radiotherapy.

Automated Machine-Learning Screening Algorithm Accurately Selected Patients Eligible for Clinical Trials

Researchers report on the sensitivity, specificity, and positive/negative predictive values of a machine-learning tool designed to help identify candidates for clinical trials.

Racial Disparities in Biomarker Testing, Clinical Trial Participation Affect Outcomes in NSCLC

Results of a retrospective analysis detected racial disparities in rates of biomarker testing and clinical trial participation among patients with NSCLC.

Early Radiotherapy Preserves Vision in Certain Children With Glioma

Early radiotherapy may preserve visual acuity for certain children with sporadic optic pathway/hypothalamic gliomas.