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Glioblastoma Multiforme

Glioblastomas are tumors that arise from astrocytes that make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Glioblastomas are usually highly malignant.

New Target and New Drug for Glioblastoma Identified

New Target and New Drug for Glioblastoma Identified

A candidate drug developed by Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research may be effective against broader class of brain cancers. The team identified a new target - a particular mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

Here’s How Glioblastoma Gets Worse and Not Respond to Treatment

Here’s How Glioblastoma Gets Worse and Not Respond to Treatment

Dying cancer cells make remaining glioblastoma cells more aggressive and therapy-resistant. They send signals to recipient tumor cells to increase aggressiveness, motility, and resistance to radiation or chemotherapy.

Tumor-treating Fields Therapy Improves Survival in Glioblastoma Patients

Tumor-treating Fields Therapy Improves Survival in Glioblastoma Patients

Overall survival rates were improved in patients with glioblastoma who received a tumor-treating fields therapy, which is a type of electric field therapy.

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Study Identifies Glioblastoma Subpopulation Susceptible to Cilengitide

Study Identifies Glioblastoma Subpopulation Susceptible to Cilengitide

People who respond to cilengitide have a unique genetic signature that makes them highly susceptible to this drug.

Novel Targeted Therapy Against Glioblastoma

Novel Targeted Therapy Against Glioblastoma

Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre used mouse models to suppress glioblastoma tumor growth by blocking TRF1 telomere protein.

Treatment Nonexistent for Glioblastoma Patients

Treatment Nonexistent for Glioblastoma Patients

New treatments for glioblastoma has little progress toward improving outcomes for patients suffering from this type of cancer.

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Understanding the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Glioblastoma Resistance

Understanding the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Glioblastoma Resistance

NEK2 is required for glioma stem cell propagation in culture and for glioma tumor growth in the animal model.

MicroRNA's Presence in Glioblastoma Cells Could Change the Tumor's Subtype

MicroRNA's Presence in Glioblastoma Cells Could Change the Tumor's Subtype

An extremely aggressive brain cancer,Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM),is a very complex disease. It is characterized by a fast-growing tumor in the brain composed of many subpopulations of cells

Possible Molecular Basis to Associations Between Alzheimer’s Disease, Glioblastoma and Lung Cancer Identified

Possible Molecular Basis to Associations Between Alzheimer’s Disease, Glioblastoma and Lung Cancer Identified

Genetic changes may be able to explain increased risk of glioblastoma in Alzheimer’s disease and inverse association of the disease to lung cancer.

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New Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme

New Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme

A new pharmacological agent to treat glioblastoma multiforme has been developed by researchers.

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Astrocytoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Astrocytoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Astrocytomas are primary brain tumors and the most common type of glial tumors. There are many varieties of astrocytomas, and it is seen in all age groups.