Recurring brain tumor growth is halted with new drug - EurekAlert

When a non-metastatic brain tumor — a meningioma — recurs after surgery and radiation treatment, a patient is out of options. No drugs are approved for these aggressive tumors, which occur in up to 20% of cases and can lead to patient disability or even death…

• Currently no treatment for recurring non-metastatic brain tumor
• About 20% to 30% of meningiomas recur and can lead to patient disability or death
• Study identifies which patien… [+5121 chars]
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