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Buoyed By Clinical Trial, Brain Cancer Patient Marks 5 Years Cancer-Free
Three college graduations. Three family weddings. The births of two grandchildren. Andy “Superman” Simon has cherished each of these milestones since he was diagnosed five years ago with one of the deadliest and most challenging cancers to treat.
Returning Home to Receive Pioneering Treatment
A Colorado woman enrolled in a UH clinical trial that combines immunotherapy with laser-guided surgery for treatment of a recurrent brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme.
Clinical Trial Studies Treating Brain Tumor with Genetically Modified Poliovirus
A new clinical trial is looking into validating whether a modified version of the virus that causes polio can impact the survival rates of people with glioblastoma (GBM), a deadly cancer of the brain.
Clinical Trial Investigates New Gene Therapy for Brain Tumors
A clinical trial is exploring a new treatment that ultimately may help turn those with a certain type of deadly brain cancer into patients with a much better prognosis.
How Coloring Brain Tumors Pink Can Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
When a surgeon removes a brain tumor, precision is everything: The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible, while preserving the surrounding brain tissue. A drug can improve a surgeon's ability to do that by turning tumor cells bright pink.
How an Eye Exam Can Save Your Life
If you’ve ever visited an eye doctor, you’re aware of the tests and procedures used to examine your eyes. But did you know that some of these exams might save your life?
Brain Pain: Could it Be a Tumor, Aneurysm or Migraine?
Head pain is one of the most common medical ailments. But when does a headache or migraine signal a much more serious health problem such as a brain tumor or aneurysm? Learn when it's time to seek medical help.