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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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Designing Leading-Edge Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
New immunotherapy for brain cancer tackles the barrier of tumor heterogeneity using a home-grown combination of CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.
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Cell-free DNA and Single-Cell RNA Analysis Useful for Studying Treatment of Leptomeningeal Disease
Priscilla K. Brastianos, MD, director of the Brain Metastasis Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and colleagues have identified cellular and molecular features that associate with response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with leptomeningeal disease.
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Palbociclib Demonstrates Activity Against Progressive Brain Metastases Harboring CDK Pathway Alterations
A proof-of-concept study at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center showed genetic testing can guide treatment for patients with brain metastases from solid tumors, as 53% of patients with progressive brain metastases and CDK alterations showed benefit from palbociclib, a CDK inhibitor.
Brain Tumor Contributors
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Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD
Chief, Neurosurgery Service
Recent Article
The Future of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience at Mass General: Q&A With Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD
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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
Director, Mass General Neurosurgery Residency ProgramRecent Article
Direct Cortical Recordings Feasible for Monitoring Thalamocortical Tract During Craniotomy
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Daniel P. Cahill, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgical Oncologist, Mass General Cancer Center
Recent Article
Palbociclib Demonstrates Activity Against Progressive Brain Metastases Harboring CDK Pathway Alterations
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William T. Curry, MD
Co-Director, Mass General Neuroscience , Director of Neurosurgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Adeline Rose Wydotis Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Designing Leading-Edge Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
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