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Up To 30 European Sites To Join 46 Active Sites In The US BETHESDA, Md., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: NWBO) (NW Bio), a biotechnology company developing DCVax(®)-L personalized immune therapies for solid tumor cancers, today announced that its Phase III clinical trial with DCVax(®)-L for brain cancer has been initiated at King's College Hospital in the UK. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110329/SF73084LOGO) This is one of the first...
A novel drug may help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for the most deadly form of brain cancer, report scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center. In mouse models of human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the new drug helped significantly extend survival when used in combination with radiation therapy. Recently published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, the study provides the first preclinical evidence demonstrating that an ATM kinase...
New legislation in the House of Representatives, HR 1801, The Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act seeks to require insurance companies to cover all intravenous and oral chemotherapy forms equally, potentially broadening access and availability to patients who need it. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 The Chris Elliott Fund commends the work of Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26 , for introducing the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act which would require health insurance companies to equally cover...
Voices Against Brain Cancer commends Baylor University student for appearing on Jeopardy despite suffering from a brain tumor. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 On May 11, Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research and advocacy, commends Taylor Roth on her recent appearance on Jeopardy, a popular trivia game television show, despite suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. According to Dallas News, Taylor Roth has lived with an inoperable brain tumor...
Voices Against Brain Cancer talks about an article on WWLTV.com and praises Mona Leingang on how she keeps her husband Gary’s memory alive each year after he lost his battle with brain cancer. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 On May 10, Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research, commends Mona Leingang on her development of Gray Day as a way to keep her husband’s memory alive. According to an article on WWLTV.com, Gary Leingang passed away 20...
The Brains Matter Awareness Auction & Celebration Luncheon is presented as part of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 The Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) announces the 3rd Annual Brains Matter Awareness Auction & Celebration Luncheon on May 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bellevue Club in Bellevue, Washington. Recommended donation per registration is $150. All proceeds go towards supporting vital, free, patient services to brain cancer and...
Advocates from across the country joined the National Brain Tumor Society in meeting with congressional leaders to discuss the importance of cancer research funding and oral chemotherapy parity. Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 National Brain Tumor Society, the largest nonprofit dedicated to the brain tumor community in the United States, today held their annual “Head to the Hill” advocacy day in Washington, D.C. The event drew hundreds of brain tumor advocates from across the country...
ST. HELIER, Jersey, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novocure announced today that the EF-14 pivotal clinical trial for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) brain tumors has enrolled its first patient in Korea. This randomized, controlled trial is designed to enroll approximately 700 patients and will test the efficacy and safety of NovoTTF(TM) Therapy when added to the current best standard of care for newly diagnosed GBM. NovoTTF Therapy is delivered by a portable,...
Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain tumor research and advocacy, congratulates Alec Panici on being recognized as Caregiver of the Year. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 04, 2013 On May 4, Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain tumor research and advocacy, congratulates 24-year old Alec Panici on being recognized as Caregiver of the Year this upcoming Sunday, May 5th, at the Join The Voices! Run/Walk being held in Chicago. Alec Panici’s...
Voices Against Brain Cancer, an organization dedicated to brain tumor research and advocacy, comments on an article discussing a new finding that may help in diagnosing and treating certain pediatric brain tumor cases. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 On May 3, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC), an organization dedicated to brain tumor research and advocacy, comments on an article discussing a new finding that may help doctors in classifying and treating certain pediatric brain tumors....
