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The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke

What is hope?
It's one more good day.
Peace.
The possible. 
The first step to success in treating a brain tumor.

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke

 

 

NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center


A member of the
Duke Comprehensive
Cancer Center
Duke University
Health System

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center is one of the largest and most successful in the field. It has received the highest rating of "Outstanding" by a National Cancer Institute peer review group's evaluation of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center over the last ten years. Dedicated entirely to the treatment and cure of brain and spinal tumors in children and adults, we combine the resources of a leading research hub with a commitment to the best in patient care.

A New Lease on Life
View Ed Bradley's interview with Dr. Henry Friedman, originally shown April 7, 2002.		 Ingredients for success at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
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Scientific Advances at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center

Cancer Drug Can Extend Survival in Patients with Deadly Brain Tumors

Avastin, a relatively new type of drug that shrinks cancerous tumors by cutting off their blood supply, can slow the growth of the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, a pilot study conducted at Duke University Medical Center has found.

"These results are exciting because of the possible implications for a patient population that currently has the poorest possible prognosis going into treatment, those with malignant brain tumors that have recurred after initial treatment," said James Vredenburgh, M.D., a brain cancer specialist at Duke's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and lead researcher on the study.

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James Vredenburgh, MD
James Vredenburgh, MD

 

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Basic and
Clinical Research
Program



Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation Institute
at Duke

Beaker and test tubes
Duke
University
SPORE



Tug McGraw
Research Center

Making Believe Real
A video about the
Tug McGraw Research
Center at Duke.


Learn With Us!

Visit our Brain Tumor Learning Center and view our interactive videos

Cell Division     Ports     VP Shunts     Ventricular Reservoir     Tumor Cavity Reservoir

Virtual hands-on education helps patients and families see and understand exactly what will happen during common procedures and treatments. Designed to communicate technical medical information in a non-threatening manner, this part of our site allows you to become more active in your education and have more informed discussions with your healthcare providers.
New Tumor Treatment

Duke is the first in the world to use the Novalis Tx machine to treat tumors.
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Pediatric Research

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) is giving $6 million to its research institute at Duke University.  Read more...

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Read more about the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Institute at Duke.
Cancer Survivors Day
Please join us to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11:00am to 3:30pm, Duke University Campus. For more information...
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