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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Noninvasive Techniques in Brain Tumor Treatment
Noninvasive techniques are useful for indicating whether or not a drug is delivered to the tumor and effective. In this video, Bakhos Tannous, PhD, discusses research in molecular imaging that investigates how secreted luciferase could act as a probe to indicate the drug's efficacy.
Brain Tumor contributors
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Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD
Chief, Neurosurgery Service
Recent Article
Third-Generation CAR T-cell Therapy for Glioblastoma Is Effective in Animal Model
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Brian V. Nahed, MD, MSc
Neurosurgical Oncology / Brain Tumor Surgeon / Mass General Brain Tumor Center, Neurosurgical Spinal Disorders, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Associate Director Mass General Neurosurgery ProgramRecent Article
The Mass General Neurosurgery Mission
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William T. Curry, MD
Co-Director, Mass General Neuroscience , Director of Neurosurgical Oncology
Recent Article
Using Immunotherapy to Treat Brain Tumors
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