NCI-CONNECT Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Network
Center for Cancer Research
Patients

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Cancer Care and Support Resources
News and Advances
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How a Support System Aids Recovery from Brain Surgery
Donita’s friends and family cared for her after her brain surgery.
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Tracking Sleep Patterns in Brain Tumor Patients
Researchers are using Fitbit watches to monitor sleep disturbances.
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New Chemotherapy Offers Hope to Brain Tumor Patients
A phase 1/2 clinical trial is testing an investigational drug called PLX038.

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If you have questions about rare brain or spine tumors, email NCICONNECT@mail.nih.gov or call 240-760-6530.
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