- 9/1/2009 - Update from the Executive Director A review of accomplishments a year after our merger. »
- 8/26/2009 - National Brain Tumor Society Remembers Senator Edward Kennedy Today, because of Senator Kennedy's courageous battle with the disease, the world is more aware of the devastating problems that brain tumors present. »
- 8/21/2009 - STAT3 Gene Found to Have Regulatory Function in Brain Cancer Stem Cells Noteworthy work out of Tufts University Medical Center has led researchers to believe that a new approach to treating brain tumors may be on the horizon. »
- 8/10/2009 - Genes Found to Play Cooperative Role in Brain Tumors Two recent studies have revealed promising results in the fight against brain cancer. »
- 7/28/2009 - CMV Research in the News Dr. Charles Cobbs, recipient of 2002 Charles B Wilson Award funded by NBTS, talks to ABC News in San Francisco. »
- 6/29/2009 - Biomarkers in Brain Tumor Research Biomarkers are receiving a lot of attention in the research community. »
- 6/10/2009 - NBTS responds to NCI Director's cancer research priorities NCI column sparked by Lethal Cancer Coalition discussions »
- 5/5/2009 - FDA grants accelerated approval for Avastin in previously-treated GBM NBTS advocated for patients' rights to a range of treatment options »
- 5/3/2009 - NBTS offers sympathy and gratitude to "American Idol" David Cook "I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now. I lost one today, but I?ve gained 9,000." »
- 3/31/2009 - FDA Advisory Committee recommends Avastin for Accelerated Approval NBTS advocated for patients' rights to a range of treatment options at ODAC hearing »
- 3/30/2009 - Why The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Matters In December 2005 the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) launched an ambitious collaboration, The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), with the understanding that changes in the cellular genome (total genetic content of cells) are central to the origins of all human cancers. »
- 3/10/2009 - National Brain Tumor Society Highlights Unmet Psychosocial Needs NBTS recently presented findings of our national survey and report, "A Needs Assessment of Brain Tumor Patients, Survivors, and Loved Ones," to the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). »
- 1/30/2009 - NBTS Regional Conference: San Francisco National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), the go-to resource for high-quality, caring support for everyone affected by brain tumors, held its Regional Conference in San Francisco on Saturday, January 24, 2009. »
- 1/23/2009 - NBTS Releases Findings from National Needs Assessment Survey Download a copy of our new report highlighting key findings from our survey about coping with a brain tumor diagnosis. »
- 1/7/2009 - NCI Proposes Cuts to Funding for Adult Brain Tumor Consortium Act now with the National Brain Tumor Society and the North American Brain Tumor Coalition to urge full funding of this critical program! »
- 1/6/2009 - NBTS-Funded Scientist First to Answer a Key Question in Cancer Research Richard Gilbertson shows that normal stem cells can act as tumor sources »
- 12/24/2008 - Award Recognizes Neuro-Oncology Social Workers NBTS proudly joins AOSW to present the Dennis Roth Neuro-Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award. »
- 12/23/2008 - NBTS-funded researcher wins one of nation's highest honors NBTS research grant recipient Amy Heimberger, MD recently received the nation's highest honor for professionals at the outset of their independent scientific research careers. »
- 12/2/2008 - Teleconference on Latest Glioma Treatments Audio/Webcast Recording now available! Treatment Advances for Malignant Gliomas Teleconference »
- 11/26/2008 - $4.5 Million Closer to a Cure NBTS gives more than $4.5 million in brain tumor research grants for 2008 »
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