Diagnosis - NCI-CONNECTions
News and commentaries about the diagnosis of a rare brain or spine tumor from patients and leading experts. Includes articles on how tumors are diagnosed and how to cope with the diagnosis.
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Working Through a Life-Changing Rare Brain Tumor DiagnosisMikaeel shares how returning to work kept him focused and optimistic throughout treatment for his oligodendroglioma.
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Classifying Brain and Spine Tumors More Precisely to Improve Patient Outcomes and CareNeuropathologist Dr. P.J. Cimino shares how he collaborates with NCI-CONNECT experts to improve diagnosis and care for people with rare brain and spine tumors.
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Diagnosing Central Nervous System Tumors More Precisely with Methylation MarksMolecular biologist Dr. Zied Abdullaev explains the value of methylation marks for improved accuracy and precision in diagnosing rare brain and spine tumors.
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Medulloblastoma Survivor Shares 5 Tips to Overcome a Rare DiagnosisKen is an 18-year survivor of a rare tumor. Although his treatments caused long-term side effects, he shares why he believes he is lucky to be alive.
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Why a Precise Diagnosis Is Vital to Treat Brain and Spine TumorsNCI neuropathologist Dr. Kenneth Aldape is using the latest technologies to precisely diagnose rare brain and spine tumors. He shares his techniques and why they’re important to precision medicine.
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Meningioma Survivor Finds Meaning in Rare Cancer DiagnosisDeborah is a two-time cancer survivor. In hopes of helping others, she shares what it is like to live with a type of rare brain cancer called a meningioma.
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Genetic Counselor Helps Patients Understand Cancer CareDr. Margarita Raygada helps brain and spine tumor patients understand what genetic testing means for their care and family cancer risk—and what it means for research.
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Q&A: Understanding Brain Tumor Treatment, Impact, and ResearchOur neuro-oncology providers share answers to important questions about brain tumor care, treatment, impact, and innovative research.
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PXA Tumor Survivor Starts His Life Over After Learning He Was MisdiagnosedDarien shares how he lived with what he thought was an aggressive brain cancer for eight years. Then, he got an accurate low-grade rare tumor diagnosis and made a fresh start.