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New Targeted Glioma Therapy Could Suppress Tumor Growth

Mass General has developed a genotype-targeted therapy for glioma, designed to be given at the tumor site during surgery, and an accompanying rapid diagnostic.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Article August 9, 2018

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Surviving Gliomas Through Antibodies and Vaccination

Immunotherapy for glioma is under active investigation, but tumor-associated immunosuppression is a major obstacle. A Mass General team studied an investigational monoclonal antibody in mice with glioma, alone and in combination with tumor cell vaccination.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Journal June 20, 2018

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How Liquid Biopsy Could Improve Brain Tumor Treatment and Diagnoses

Mass General doctors are developing a liquid biopsy for brain tumors to reduce the need for invasive tissue biopsies.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Article May 19, 2018

New Tool Measures Glioma Response to Treatment Automatically

AutoRANO, a new automated algorithm, reliably evaluates change in glioma size and volume over time according to the Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology criteria.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Journal October 1, 2019

Using Immunotherapy to Treat Brain Tumors

In this video, William Curry, MD, discusses advancements in immunotherapy to target brain tumors. In clinical trials, he has seen the safety and strong immune activity of vaccinating patients with their own tumor cells, which has made him optimistic about the future of treatment for patients with brain tumors.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Video August 27, 2019

Brain Infusion of Genetically Modified Poliovirus Is Used to Treat Glioblastoma

A phase II trial kicked off at Massachusetts General Hospital involving multiple departments and research institutes are utilizing oncolytic viruses to treat glioblastomas.

Brain Tumor, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery

Article August 19, 2019