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 City of Hope has been awarded an $18 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to support research into tumor-targeting stem cells to deliver cancer killing agents to brain tumors. Karen Aboody, M.D., associate professor in the departments of neurosciences and neurosurgery, will lead a four-year study to research a novel treatment for high-grade glioma. Aboody was one of the first researchers to demonstrate that neural stem cells migrate to invasive brain tumors. The co-principal investigators on the grant are Larry Couture, Ph.D., senior vice president, Sylvia R. and Isador A. Deutch Center for Applied Technology Development, and Jana Portnow, M.D., assistant professor of medical oncology.
Pioneers in the field of brain tumor research and treatment, City of Hope takes an aggressive approach to fighting the disease.
We use the world’s most advanced surgical techniques, superior radiation technologies and novel chemotherapies and immunotherapies to stop the growth and spread of brain tumors. The close collaboration of our researchers and physicians – many of whom are renowned for their work – provide patients with brain tumors the most positive outcomes possible.
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Brain Tumor Treatment Options
The Brain Tumor Program offers patients the latest, most advanced treatment modalities. Our physicians specialize in the management of a variety of brain tumors, and through close collaboration, provide individualized patient care.
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About Brain Tumors
Get more information and view a list of the different types of brain tumors
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Diagnosing Brain Tumors
The location of a brain tumor influences the type of symptoms that occur. Diagnosing the presence of a brain tumor is the first step determining a course of treatment.
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Brain Tumor Resources
City of Hope offers a wide range of educational and support services for patients, their loved ones, and the community.
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City of Hope’s Division of Neurosurgery focuses on surgical treatment of both benign and malignant brain, spine and pituitary tumors. Our physicians are nationally-recognized experts in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, and employ today’s leading edge therapies.
For questions or additional information, please contact Greta Manila, N.P., or Roger Harthrong, N.P. at 626-471-7100. If you prefer, you may e-mail us at: gmanila@coh.org, rharthrong@coh.org, or neurosurgery@coh.org. |
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 To make an appointment for yourself, a family member or a friend, please complete and submit our Become a Patient Request Form, or call City of Hope at 800-826-HOPE (4673). |
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