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Antibody Targeting Of Glioblastoma Shows Promise In Preclinical Tests, Say Lombardi Researchers
Medical News Today Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:00 AM PDT
Cancer researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have successfully tested a small, engineered antibody they say shuts down growth of human glioblastoma tumors in cell and animal studies. Glioblastoma is the deadliest of brain cancers; there is no effective treatment.

Phoenixville motorcyclists to ride for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Phoenix Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:35 AM PDT
Journal Register News Service PHOENIXVILLE â€" Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected for the Philadelphia Ride for Kids to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the Rotary Club of Phoenixville learned in a recent presentation.

Staying mentally ‘sharp’ takes brain work
Tri-County Times Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:32 AM PDT
Knitting and playing games help engage the mind and keep people mentally “sharp.” Fitness enthusiasts know the key to building strength isn’t a three-hour workout once a week. It’s exercising a little bit, maybe 15 minutes, every day. The same is true for staying “sharp” mentally.

Race Has Role In Incidence, Survival Of Rare Brain Tumor, Mayo Researchers Find
Medical News Today Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:18 AM PDT
The incidence of a rare and deadly tumor called primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is two times higher in black Americans, ages 20 to 49, than in white Americans, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the June issue of Journal of Neuro-Oncology. In patients older than 49, the results were reversed.




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