NOVEMBER 2021 NEWS & EVENTS

This month’s newsletter offers inspiration, information and action, and as we enter the holiday season we also want to give thanks for your ongoing support. In the coming weeks, during Giving Tuesday and throughout December, we’ll share stories about how your support helps people affected by brain tumors, and our vision for breakthroughs ahead.

CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY

Watch Informed in 30: Brain Tumor Imaging

Computerized tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other forms of advanced imaging are critically important to diagnose and monitor brain tumor patients before, during, and after treatment. Learn more in our latest Informed in 30 video, featuring Dr. Benjamin Ellingson PhD, MS from the UCLA Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory.

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RESEARCH UPDATE

New Clinical Trial Funded by NBTS Brings Precision Medicine to Patient

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With funding from the National Brain Tumor Society, Clark C. Chen, MD, PhD of the University of Minnesota Neurosurgery Department is launching a clinical trial of a drug known as ONC201, which is designed to fight glioblastoma. Learn how participation in this clinical trial is already showing early promise for one glioblastoma patient.

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TAKE ACTION

Urge Congress to Pass the Cancer Drug Parity Act

This act would require insurers to charge the same cost-sharing for oral anti-cancer drugs that they do for those administered in doctor's offices or hospitals. The savings for people living with brain tumors would be substantial, ultimately helping to relieve some of the financial burden that families facing cancer treatment have to shoulder. Contact your Representative now and ask them to cosponsor the Cancer Drug Parity Act, H.R. 4385, S. 3080.

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