glioma

Oncolytic Virus Teserpaturev Approved in Japan for Malignant Glioma Bookmark

Oncolytic viruses may offer serious hope as a very new type of treatment for malignant glioma. As reported by OncLive, the oncolytic virus teserpaturev was recently approved in Japan after a phase 2 clinical trial.

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Intraoperative MRI Versus 5-ALA in High-Grade Glioma Resection: A Network Meta-Analysis Bookmark

Research paper from the Journal of Neurosurgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

The extent of tumor resection—how much of the tumor is able to be removed—at the initial surgery is probably the most important factor in prognosis of glioblastoma. This academic research paper explores methods that help surgeons maximize tumor removal.

Go to full paper published in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

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Global Post-Marketing Safety Surveillance of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in Patients With High-Grade Glioma in Clinical Practice Bookmark

Research paper from the Journal of Neuro-Oncology curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Safety and potential adverse effects are serious issues with many cancer treatments. This academic paper outlines post-marketing research that reveals few adverse effects from a type of treatment known as tumor-treating fields (TTF) in brain malignancies.

Go to full paper published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

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Exploiting Cancer’s Tactics to Make Cancer a Manageable Chronic Disease Bookmark

Research paper from Cancers curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Instead of focusing on “curing” cancer, the authors of this academic research paper focus on approaches to managing cancer as a chronic disease.

Go to full paper published in Cancers.

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A Systematic Review of Tumor Treating Fields Therapy for High-Grade Gliomas Bookmark

Research paper from Journal of Neuro-Oncology curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

Tumor-treating fields (TTF) is a type of cancer treatment that uses alternating electric pulses. Its use for adults with high-grade gliomas remains controversial, and as outlined in this academic review paper, more high-quality research is needed.

Go to full paper published in Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

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Diagnostic Testing for Diffuse Gliomas Bookmark

Announcement from the College of American Pathologists curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

What forms of testing should be done for diffuse gliomas? In this announcement, a global panel invites comments about proposals.

Go to full announcement published by the College of American Pathologists.

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Brainstem Gliomas Bookmark

Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD:

A brainstem glioma is a very serious disease that is rare and mostly affects children. Diffuse pontine intrinsic glioma  (DPIG) is one type of brainstem glioma. For an authoritative, up-to-date, detailed, comprehensive, and unbiased overview of brainstem gliomas, check out this presentation and discussion. (You may be required to register for free to view it.)

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Bookmark

Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD:

Most malignant brain tumors are gliomas, which begin in nerve-supporting cells known as glial cells. “Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and most malignant of the glial tumors,” according to this comprehensive presentation about GBM. Check it out for an authoritative, up-to-date, detailed, unbiased perspective. (You may be required to register for free to view the presentation.)

Researchers Tap Genomic Technology to Develop Personalized Treatments for Pediatric Glioma Bookmark

Excerpt:

“Researchers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are using next-generation genomic technology to develop targeted therapies for high-grade pediatric glioma.

“Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD, adjunct associate professor of neurology, pediatrics and neurosurgery at University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues aim to treat as many as 44 children and young adults with this disease.”

Go to full article published by Healio on Feb 3, 2019.

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