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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

Biomarker Testing Gave Julia Answers and the Confidence to Grow Her Family At 26, Julia was a new mom and five months postpartum when her world stopped: she had a brain tumor. After surgery, her health care team believed it was aggressive cancer. But thanks to biomarker testing, Julia’s path — and her prognosis — changed entirely.  The Initial Diagnosis In 2019, Julia started experiencing strange, unsettling […] May 9, 2025

What to Expect: Radiation Therapy as a Patient With a Brain Tumor For many people living with a brain tumor, radiation therapy is a critical part of care, but it might feel like stepping into a science fiction movie. With no prior understanding of this form of treatment, the machines, terminology, and even the daily routine may feel unfamiliar and overwhelming.  When patients know what radiation is […] April 28, 2025

National Brain Tumor Society Welcomes the ReIntroduction of the Bolstering Research And Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act in Congress Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would increase research funding, foster collaboration, promote critical awareness efforts, and support innovations in and access to care National Brain Tumor Society, the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families, applauds today’s reintroduction of the Bolstering Research And […] April 8, 2025

How to Talk to Kids About a Brain Tumor Diagnosis After a brain tumor diagnosis, parents often face a daunting question –  “How do I tell my kids?” You may worry about saying the wrong thing, overwhelming them, or not having all the answers. While this conversation is undeniably difficult, it’s also an important one.  Children, regardless of age, can sense when something is wrong […] April 4, 2025