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May 08, 2021
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Dabrafenib-trametinib combination active in BRAF V600E-mutant glioma

Dabrafenib plus trametinib exhibited encouraging activity among patients with recurrent or refractory BRAF V600E mutation-positive glioma, according to study results.

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May 06, 2021
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Preliminary data show survival benefit of morning temozolomide for glioblastoma

Morning administration of temozolomide appeared associated with longer OS compared with evening administration among patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, according to study results published in Neuro-Oncology Advances.

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April 18, 2021
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey appoints neuro-oncology program director

Michael E. Salacz, MD, has been appointed director of the neuro-oncology program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

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March 03, 2021
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FDA grants fast track status to OKN-007 for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma

OKN-007 received FDA fast track designation for the treatment of children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, according to a press release from the agent’s manufacturer.

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February 01, 2021
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FDA grants fast track designation to GLR2007 for glioblastoma

The FDA granted fast track designation to GLR2007 for treatment of glioblastoma, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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January 24, 2021
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Miami Cancer Institute appoints deputy director

Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, FACP, MBA, has been appointed deputy director of Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute.

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January 13, 2021
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FDA grants orphan drug designation to Gleolan for use in meningioma resection

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride, an optical imaging agent that helps visualize tumor tissue during resection of meningioma, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.

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January 11, 2021
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Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase risk for glioma

Toxoplasma gondii infection appeared to increase the risk for glioma in adults, according to study results published in International Journal of Cancer.

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January 06, 2021
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IDH mutation status may predict treatment response in low-grade glioma

Low-grade glioma is a historically challenging cancer to treat, with some patients succumbing to the disease within weeks of diagnosis and others surviving for decades.

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October 27, 2020
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Stereotactic radiosurgery may be new standard of care for four or more brain metastases

Stereotactic radiosurgery conferred equivalent OS as whole-brain radiation but with less cognitive decline in patients with four or more nonmelanoma brain metastases, according to study results presented at the virtual ASTRO Annual Meeting.

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