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Laurence Talks About His Family’s Clinical Trial Experience Laurence’s wife, Julia, faced a brain tumor recurrence in 2021, and they searched for a clinical trial that would be their next best option. In this video, he shares their story and why clinical trials matter, not only to get an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge treatment but also to improve the science of patients […] April 15, 2025
Let’s Talk About Oligodendroglioma While oligodendroglioma is a relatively rare brain tumor, accounting for 1.1% of all primary brain tumors, an estimated 14,950 Americans are living with this tumor and navigating the unique challenges of this disease. Let’s talk about what makes oligodendrogliomas different from other brain tumors and the difficulties people living with this tumor type and their […] March 28, 2025
How Biomarker Testing Changed Everything for a Patient With Brainstem Glioma When Ben S-L. misjudged a corner and walked straight into a wall at work, he realized something wasn’t right. This incident, combined with his increasing headaches and a numb tongue, led Ben to see a neurologist and demand an MRI. Two weeks before turning 32, doctors diagnosed Ben with an inoperable high-grade brainstem glioma. Ben […] March 4, 2025
MyTumorID: ID Your Tumor. ID Your Options. A brain tumor diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but knowledge is key to making informed decisions about care. Biomarker testing helps uncover critical details about a tumor’s genetic makeup, which can open doors to targeted treatments and clinical trials. In this video, brain tumor community members and experts explain why understanding your tumor through biomarker testing […] February 18, 2025
Unlocking Better Outcomes: Melissa’s Advocacy for Biomarker Testing and Brain Cancer Research Last month, Melissa F. and her partner Jess E. arrived bright and early to help set up for the Race for Hope Greater Philadelphia, an event that has become deeply personal to them both. For Melissa, it’s a way to give back to the community that has supported them since Jess’s brain tumor recurrence in […] November 8, 2024
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