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FEBRUARY 2022 NEWS & EVENTS:

Today is World Cancer Day—an international day of awareness to unite the world against cancer. This global initiative reminds us that we are a powerful force for progress together. We can disrupt the status quo by working in tandem through advocacy, research, and patient and caregiver support. We will not stop until we defeat brain tumors—once and for all.

 
 

IN THE NEWS

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NBTS Attends Cancer Moonshot Event at the White House

Earlier this week, the National Brain Tumor Society represented the brain tumor community at a White House event where President Biden announced plans to relaunch the Cancer Moonshot. This initiative aims to cut national cancer mortality rates by 50% over the next 25 years. Learn more about how this renewed effort will help our vision to conquer and cure brain tumors—once and for all.

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RESEARCH UPDATE

Newly Opened Clinical Trials

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Clinical trials are important to determine the most effective and safest treatments for brain tumors, but it can be challenging to keep track of new clinical trial opportunities. To find a study that’s right for you, check out this summary of clinical trials that have recently opened or started.

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TAKE ACTION

Save the Date:
Head to the Hill

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Please mark your calendar for Head to the Hill 2022 on May 2 and 3. Share your story and help policymakers better understand this community’s critical and urgent needs. Your participation can mobilize government officials to create impactful policies. This event emphasizes the need for treatment availability, increased scientific research, and the discovery of a cure. Join our advocacy network today to get a notification when registration goes live.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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Spring & Summer 2022 Events Now Open

Find an event near you

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Gray Nation
Endurance

Run your next race for NBTS

 
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May 1

Race for Hope DC

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May 15

National Brain
Tumor Ride

 
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