glioblastoma
Synthetic chemical discovered that may lead to glioblastoma treatment
A synthetic chemical (KHS101) has been discovered by researchers that has the ability to kill aggressive brain tumour cells by removing their source of energy. Read more
Phase II clinical trial starts evaluating new drug for glioblastoma
A Phase II clinical trial has begun in the US to evaluate a new drug, GDC-0084, that targets the signalling pathway implicated in almost all (90%) of glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer cases. Read more
Innovative cancer therapies, like the Datrix novel glioblastoma treatment, should be available on the NHS, notes Jowell
After speaking openly about her brain cancer, the former minister for public health and culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, is now campaigning for cancer patients to have the choice to trial new treatments and stop the ones that aren’t working for them Read more
Brain cancer vaccine awarded orphan status by FDA
An immunotherapy developed at Roswell Park Cancer Institute has been granted orphan drug status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more
Researchers hope Zika virus can slow brain tumour growth
Scientists from the University of Cambridge are beginning a trial to examine whether Zika virus could be used as a cancer cure for patients with brain tumours. Read more
