Press Releases

New “Multi-Omic” Research Projects Launched to Confront the Complexity of Glioblastoma and Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment Development Eliminate Cancer Initiative, National Brain Tumor Society, and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation applaud National Cancer Institute funding for adult and pediatric tumor sequencing projects This week, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research, announced funding for new adult and pediatric brain cancer research projects. The funding, totaling $4 million, […] November 8, 2018

NBTS Response to 2018 Cancer Progress Report to Congress and the American Public Less than two weeks after the unfortunate passing of John McCain as a result of brain cancer, the just-released American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report to Congress and the American public for 2018 further underscores the need for a greater national emphasis on tackling brain cancer. The annual AACR report largely echoes […] September 13, 2018

National Brain Tumor Society Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain We are profoundly saddened to learn of the senator’s passing, and our thoughts immediately go out to his family, friends, staff, colleagues and loved ones in this difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences are extended especially to his wife, Cindy, seven children, mother and siblings. We wish them comfort in their time of grieving. Senator McCain […] August 26, 2018

National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Senator John McCain Today, Senator John McCain and his family announced that the senator will forgo additional anti-cancer treatment for glioblastoma, which he was diagnosed with in the summer of 2017. National Brain Tumor Society issued the following statement: “National Brain Tumor Society empathizes with Senator John McCain, and his entire family, on the difficult decision he’s made […] August 24, 2018

Sharpe-NBTS Brain Cancer Research Awards Provide $175,000 for Cutting-edge Studies Aimed at Developing New and Better Treatments National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) announced the 2018 Sharpe/NBTS Brain Cancer Research Awards program is distributing $175,000 to fund cutting-edge brain cancer studies at three leading scientific laboratories across the United States. These awards are funded through the generosity of 40-month glioblastoma survivor Bob Sharpe, and his “Today is a Good Day Foundation.” Sharpe partnered […] July 26, 2018