News & Stories

Biomarker Testing Opened the Door to Targeted Treatment for a Toddler with Brain Cancer At two years old, Leon is a bright light in his parents’ lives. Gabrielle and David describe him as a little boy who is always smiling, laughing, and delighting in small joys. Despite the challenges he faces each day, it takes a lot to make him cry or get upset. Most of Leon’s days are […] August 28, 2025

5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Biomarker Testing For decades, brain tumors were diagnosed mainly by how they looked under a microscope. Today, that’s no longer enough. Thanks to advances in research, doctors now know that a tumor’s molecular and genetic features — uncovered through biomarker testing — are critical to getting an accurate diagnosis and the best possible care. After surgery, your […] August 25, 2025

Let’s Talk About MGMT When you or a loved one is diagnosed with glioblastoma, it can feel like your world is turned upside down. Suddenly, you’re faced with urgent decisions, unfamiliar medical terms, and a whirlwind of emotions. One piece of information can help bring clarity: the tumor’s biomarkers.  This blog post is part of the MyTumorID campaign, a […] July 8, 2025

New Brain Tumor Clinical Trials: November 2024 – June 2025 Keeping track of new clinical trial opportunities across the United States can be a challenge, especially with many studies actively enrolling patients. This report summarizes the trials that have opened or started recruiting for adult and pediatric patients with a primary brain tumor between November 2024 and June 2025 (since our last report). Individuals are […] July 1, 2025

When to Consider a Brain Tumor Clinical Trial A common misconception is that brain tumor clinical trials are only an option after multiple recurrences or as a last resort. In reality, there are five critical time points of eligibility, or windows of opportunity, when patients can consider brain tumor clinical trials — sometimes even before surgery or starting treatment. Because eligibility often depends […] May 19, 2025