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Unfortunately there is no clear answer to why people develop brain tumors. At this time, seeking out top neurosurgeons and high quality neuro-oncological care is the only way we have of dealing of brain tumors. Looking at risk factors can give us some insight but nothing definitive.

In recent years, the cancer treatment landscape has begun shifting toward more personalized approaches. This is important because GMB tumors are heterogeneous i.e. no two individuals' tumors are alike. The results of a recent study in which Dr. Santosh Kesari was a collaborator, published in the August 2024 issue of Nature Communications, offer new hope. The study presents compelling evidence for a peptide vaccine that could extend survival for some GBM patients. Learn more.

We are excited to share some updates from our Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® in Santa Monica, California.

The third Wednesday of each July is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma (GBM) is a complex and invasive form of brain cancer, presenting difficulties in its treatment. Learn more about GMB, clinical trials and the Cancer Moonshot.

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments associated with acromegaly as well as its manifestations and optimal management of the disease.

You may have heard of the most commonly known types of neuro-oncology treatments: Chemotherapy and Radiation. But there are many more therapies that can help treat brain and spine tumors at Pacific Neuroscience Institute®.

With an increasing number of individuals surviving a cancer diagnosis, one of the most common concerns raised by cancer survivors is cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemobrain”.

Is brain tumor genetic? Neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Kelly treated the siblings for the same condition: a benign brain tumor called a meningioma. Before they found Dr. Kelly, though, each had a difficult journey to a diagnosis. Read more.

May is brain tumor awareness month. This year, we advocate knowledge as an empowering force. Join Pacific Neuroscience Institute for a celebratory walk on Wednesday, May 29th at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

Receiving a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma (AN) can be overwhelming and frightening. However, taking an active role in your healthcare journey is crucial to ensuring the best possible outcome.