New research findings could give pediatric brain tumors a one-two punch
New research published today in Nature Communications shows that, in a severe childhood brain cancer called medulloblastoma, a single...
Oct 10, 2018
Adult survivors of childhood brain tumors may struggle to live independently
Adults who had brain cancer as children may have a harder time living independently and having rich professional and personal lives than...
Sep 25, 2018
Study finds brain tumour cells are killed by targeting marker
A new study [...] has identified a marker CD271 on the surface of the "brain tumour stem cells" that could be used as a novel diagnostic...
Jul 6, 2018
Pre-clinical data suggests Noxopharm’s anti-cancer drug can boost radiation effect on paediatric bra
Pre-clinical data has confirmed Noxopharm’s (ASX: NOX) experimental idronoxil anti-cancer drug can boost the killing effect of radiation...
Jul 6, 2018
Viral Immunotherapy for Brain Tumors in Children Shows Promise
A viral immunotherapy using a herpes virus to treat brain tumors has been shown to be safe and well-tolerated in a pediatric study from...
Jul 4, 2018
Teamwork between cells fuels aggressive childhood brain tumour
Scientists have discovered that cancerous cells in an aggressive type of childhood brain tumour work together to infiltrate the brain,...
Jul 3, 2018
Seattle Children's launches first trial to cure brain cancer with child's immune system
Doctors at Seattle Children's Hospital are the first to use immunotherapy to fight brain cancer. It is the most common and deadliest form...
Jun 25, 2018
Study picks out children with incurable brain cancer who could benefit from adult therapy
Children with incurable brain tumours could benefit from potentially life-extending treatment if genetic testing was used to personalise...
May 14, 2018
Genetic counseling and testing proposed for patients with the brain tumor medulloblastoma
Researchers have created the first genetic screening guidelines for medulloblastoma patients after identifying gene variations that make...
May 10, 2018
Single-cell study in a childhood brain tumor affirms the importance of context
In defining the cellular context of diffuse midline gliomas, researchers find the cells fueling their growth and suggest a potential...
Apr 27, 2018