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BRAIN CANCER (NEURO ONCOLOGY) RESEARCH

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Brain tumor clinical research has developed rapidly at the Blumenthal Cancer Center. The center is currently involved in multiple Phase I, II, III protocols by both industry and large cooperative groups such as RTOG and SWOG.

Research protocols available for brain tumors:

  • RTOG 0424 - Temozolomide-Based Chemoradiotherapy Regimen for High Risk Low-Grade Gliomas. Phase II. (0, 8/05)
  • Gliasite Registry - Solitary Brain Met, Surgery ? Gliasite Implant ? Brachytherapy.
  • Guilford High - Surgery, Gliadel Wafer - TMZ - TMZ + RT - TMZ (for total of 12 cycles)
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Program director:Tony Asher, M.D.

Research nurse: Pat Hagan-Jones, R.N.

Support Programs:

Living With Cancer - A support group for any persons with cancer. Friends and family are also invited. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Quest Program is a cancer wellness program developed to assist in recovering from cancer through exercise, education and relaxation techniques. Eight-week sessions are offered in partnership with the CMC-Health Centers located at the Jewish Community Center, Harris YMCA and the University City YMCA.

Supportive counseling - Individual and family counseling is available through Blumenthal Cancer Center.
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