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November 13, 2021
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As CAR-T advances into solid tumors, glioblastoma emerges as area of opportunity

As CAR-T advances into solid tumors, glioblastoma emerges as area of opportunity

Results of early clinical trials suggest that chimeric antigen receptor T cells can be adapted successfully to target brain tumors, according to a presenter at AACR Virtual Special Conference: Brain Cancer.

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November 02, 2021
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Levetiracetam use during chemoradiation may improve survival in glioblastoma

Levetiracetam use during chemoradiation may improve survival in glioblastoma

Patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase wild-type glioblastoma who used levetiracetam for the duration of chemoradiation may have a higher overall survival rate, according to an observational, retrospective cohort study in Neurology.

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October 15, 2021
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FDA grants fund trials of treatments for brain cancer

FDA grants fund trials of treatments for brain cancer

The FDA awarded 11 grants worth more than $25 million to fund clinical trials of medical products intended to treat patients with rare diseases.

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October 08, 2021
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FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Alpha DaRT for glioblastoma

The FDA granted breakthrough device designation to Alpha DaRT for treatment of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.

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September 09, 2021
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Cancer Moonshot has ‘galvanized’ research community, NCI director says

Cancer Moonshot has ‘galvanized’ research community, NCI director says

Inspired by the death of then-Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Beau, due to glioblastoma, the NCI launched the Cancer Moonshot in 2016 with the goal of advancing cancer research and treatment.

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August 30, 2021
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FDA grants orphan drug designation to LP-184 for glioblastoma multiforme

FDA grants orphan drug designation to LP-184 for glioblastoma multiforme

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to LP-184 for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme and other malignant gliomas.

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August 24, 2021
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Q&A: Specialist says neuro-oncology needs more awareness, funding, research

Q&A: Specialist says neuro-oncology needs more awareness, funding, research

Neuro-oncologists must grapple daily with precarious brain tumors that are often masked by common symptoms such as a headache or seizure.

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July 08, 2021
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FDA grants orphan drug designation to iniparib for glioma

FDA grants orphan drug designation to iniparib for glioma

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to iniparib for treatment of malignant glioma, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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June 29, 2021
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FDA grants fast track designation to berubicin for recurrent glioblastoma

FDA grants fast track designation to berubicin for recurrent glioblastoma

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

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June 02, 2021
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Q&A: CAR T cells may represent 'more thorough therapeutic approach' for glioblastoma

Q&A: CAR T cells may represent 'more thorough therapeutic approach' for glioblastoma

Chimeric antigen receptor T cells have emerged “as a promising therapeutic avenue” for the treatment of glioblastoma, though various factors still limit its efficacy, according to a review published in Neurology.

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