Widely-Available Drug May Benefit Glioblastoma Treatment

National Brain Tumor Society-funded research by Dr. Paul Mischel of Stanford University points to the potential to repurpose Prozac to treat glioblastoma. His research found that Prozac targets tumor metabolism and inhibits epidermal growth factor (EGR) to trigger the killing of glioblastoma cells. Learn why the findings may offer hope for some glioblastoma patients.

ICYMI: 2022 Meditation Mondays and Brain Tumor Support Conversations Announced

We hope you will join us this year for our monthly Meditation Mondays and Brain Tumor Support Conversations. These virtual programs are a welcoming space for the brain tumor community and resources for anyone who has been affected by a brain tumor.

Become an Advocate

You can help educate elected officials and influence public policies that affect brain tumor patients and survivors now and in the future by joining a community of advocates across the U.S. Whether you email, call, or tweet elected officials from home or attend meetings with legislators in-person, you can advocate for the brain tumor community for a few minutes or several hours at a time. Your voice makes a difference—sign up today to become an advocate.

Put Meaning Behind
Your Miles

Looking for an endurance challenge in 2022? Put meaning behind your miles by participating in our Gray Nation Endurance™ program or registering for the National Brain Tumor Ride in Boston on May 15, 2022. You can raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families all while working toward your personal goals in the new year.

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National Brain Tumor Society unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and care partners. Our vision is to conquer and cure brain tumors—once and for all.

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