Brains for the Cure

A brain cancer diagnosis sets one on a path that can feel isolated & fraught with emotional twists. We provide knowledge & support to the brain tumor community.

[Novocure @Novocure]

The final patient has been enrolled in the pivotal METIS study evaluating the efficacy of Tumor Treating Fields following stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of patients with brain metastases resulting from non-small cell lung cancer. https://t.co/GOyaH2WV9u

[Novocure @Novocure]

Today, we announced the reimbursement of Optune® together with temozolomide for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma in France. https://t.co/dpiwvzSMWg #GBM #glioblastoma #France

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

As a program of @headforthecure, Brains for the Cure is honored to partner with some of the top organizations nationwide. Learn more about one of our partners, Solace House (a program of @KCHospice) in our latest article.

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#btsm #hospice #palliative

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

Courtney Benisch, Caregiver and @HeadfortheCure team member, shares her hope for the future after attending #SNO2022 and hearing about the progress being made for both brain cancer patients and their caregivers.

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[GammaTile by GT Medical Technologies, Inc. @GammaTile]

Congratulations to Dr. David and Tampa General Hospital for helping to improve the lives of patients with brain tumors. After completing 10 GammaTile® Therapy cases, they are now a distinguished ELITE GammaTile center.

#GammaTile #braintumors #WeAreTGH

[Novocure @Novocure]

A glioblastoma diagnosis led Jovan Knutson to reevaluate what is most important to her. She has found joy in the moment, and with it, a renewed sense of purpose and resilience. https://t.co/HdRwVf07Iw #patientforward #btsm #gbm

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

@Novocure has been an incredible partner to Head for the Cure and Brains for the Cure for many years. Check out the feature they wrote on HFTC Community Outreach Coordinator and GBM Survivor DJ Stewart! #btsm #braintumor #braincancer #optune

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[Head For The Cure @HeadfortheCure]

"It's the way the field gets better" - We were thrilled to see Katy and Dr. Peereboom on @GMA this weekend sharing a wonderful update and just how important clinical trials are to the future of brain cancer treatment! #btsm @ClevelandClinic

[Novocure @Novocure]

Today we announced that Health Canada has approved Optune® for the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). It is the first treatment for GBM approved in Canada in over 12 years. https://t.co/slwjp17jQ1 #patientforward #canada #btsm #medtech

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

DATE CHANGES! We will still have Patient Perspectives TONIGHT, but to accommodate for the holidays, Caregiver Conversations will be on December 8th and December 15th this month! Never joined us before? Sign up!
Patients: https://t.co/6Oyw2EVUJC
Caregivers: https://t.co/qCHcC7BWSj

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

#SNO2022 Thanks for the shoutout, Margaretta Page, during your presentation today about adapting clinics to care for the caregivers in our community! @NeurosurgUCSF @UCSFHospitals @UCSFCancer

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

Calling all caregivers! Our next Caregiver Conversations starts in 40 minutes! There's still time to receive the Zoom link when you sign up at https://t.co/qCHcC7BWSj. #btsm #braintumor #braincancer #caregiver

[GammaTile by GT Medical Technologies, Inc. @GammaTile]

TOMORROW: Want to learn more about GammaTile Therapy? @GammaTile and @HeadfortheCure will be hosting a clinical webinar featuring Dr. Ronald Reimer and GammaTile Patient Navigator, Shannan Achens.
@MayoClinic @MayoClinicNeuro @BrainsCure

To Register: https://t.co/f2dHXRiZE4

[Head For The Cure @HeadfortheCure]

We are thrilled to host a clinical webinar with @GammaTile ahead of #GBMDay. Learn about this innovative and game-changing therapy for brain tumor patients presented by Dr. Reimer and GammaTile Patient Shannan. Register in advance for this webinar: https://t.co/qK4LHqWa6p #btsm

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

Our next Patient Perspectives is TONIGHT at 6 PM CT! If you haven't joined us before register at https://t.co/6Oyw2EVUJC for the Zoom link. #btsm #braintumor #survivor #patient

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

While difficult, communicating with children is an important part of including them in the brain tumor journey. Hear from one survivor about he and his wife approached the conversation at https://t.co/QN2CE4MlOe #braintumor #braincancer #btsm

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

On Brains for the Cure doctors, survivors, and caregivers share about their brain tumor journey. Topics include treatment options, clinical trials, and daily life experiences. Watch these and more at https://t.co/GlMlQfbrAR #braintumor #briancancer #btsm

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

Learn more at https://t.co/XtDXdVMnRd
#braintumor #braincancer #therapy #btsm (2/2)

[Brains for the Cure @BrainsCure]

Brain tumors can have lasting and life-altering physical, cognitive, and psychological impacts on a patient’s life. There are many therapy options available for patients and survivors to consider for remaining symptoms and side effects after surgery or treatment. (1/2)

[Head For The Cure @HeadfortheCure]

Today is International Nurses Day and we'd like to recognize the talented and compassionate nurses who serve across the globe. We could never thank all the incredible nurses enough for the outstanding work they do for so many people, especially brain tumor patients. (1/2)