Two CHOP Studies Find Role for ALT in Treatment-Resistant CNS Tumors
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Two recent papers from CHOP cancer researchers have advanced the understanding of treatment-resistant pediatric central nervous system tumors.
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Harnessing Data to Accelerate Discovery and Treatment of Brain Tumors
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Through collaboration with research partners, patients, foundations, and community members, we are working to defeat childhood brain cancer and find better treatments for current patients. Read about recent milestones we’ve hit to accelerate pediatric brain tumor research.
CHOP Study Offers Proof of Concept for Treating Pediatric Brain Tumors with Immunotherapy
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CHOP researchers have identified a protein on the surface of multiple pediatric brain tumors that they can target using immunotherapy in preclinical models.
CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss
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CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.
CHOP Participates in a Multi-institutional Clinical Trial Leading to First-Ever Therapy for Neurofibromatosis Type 1
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New therapy shrinks tumors associated with NF1 and improves quality of life.
Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Phillip Storm, MD, Named a Healthcare Hero
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The Healthcare Hero in the field of Cancer was awarded to Phillip “Jay” Storm, MD, for his transformative work in pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma
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Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors: Advances in Low-grade Glioma Care and Research
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Learn about CHOP's goal to develop improved, less toxic therapies for pediatric brain tumors by integrating neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, research and big data.
Seeking Solutions with Suzanne Highlights Pediatric Brain Tumors
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Watch this video segment to learn about advances in pediatric brain tumor treatments and research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.