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Research Update: Use of Imaging Mass Cytometry in Studies of the Tissue Microenvironment

In 2019 Dr. Mara Vinci of Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital proposed an study demonstrating using imaging mass cytometry to identify next generation imaging biomarkers in PHGG and DIPG. This project was approved for funding by the The Cure Starts Now and here are the results: Lay Summary of Proposal The field of pediatric neuro-oncology has been greatly advanced by recent studies, which have better outlined the spectrum of pediatric Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors, into more clearly distinc…

Research Update: Therapeutic targeting of prenatal pontine ID1 signaling in diffuse midline glioma

In 2019 Dr. Carl Koschmann of University of Michigan Hospitals proposed an study demonstrating the Therapeutic targeting of prenatal pontine ID1 signaling in diffuse midline glioma. This project was approved for funding by the DIPG/DMG Collaborative and The Cure Starts Now and here are the results: Abstract Diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) are highly invasive brain tumors with rare survival beyond two years past diagnosis and limited understanding of the mechanism behind tumor invasion. Previous…

Brain Tumor Awareness Month - Go Gray in May

May is observed nationally as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and is a time to recognize and honor those who have been affected by brain cancer, while stressing the crucial need to support current and ongoing research. This month you may see a lot of people sporting gray and adding a Go Gray in May frame to their social media profile pictures to help raise awareness.  You may be asking, “why in the world would such a dull color like gray be picked to represent brain cancer?”  Well, I’m here to tel…

Zips Esports at The University of Akron partners with The Cure Starts Now to “Nerf” Cancer!

Akron, OH | April, 2022 – The University of Akron’s Zips Esports program has partnered with Ohio-based charity, The Cure Starts Now, to host a fundraising event for video gamers to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research. During the 8-hour gaming fundraiser, participating University of Akron students will have the opportunity to play video games throughout the day and fundraise for a crucial cause. The funds raised will benefit pediatric brain cancer research through The Cure Starts Now…

9th Annual Sydney's Band of Gold Golf Tournament Aims to Raise Funds for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research

The North Texas Chapter of The Cure Starts Now has raised over $1.4 million since inception! Grapevine, TX | April 6, 2022 – The North Texas Chapter of The Cure Starts Now is hosting it’s 9th Annual Sydney’s Band of Gold Golf Tournament in honor or Sydney Bjornberg, a little girl who battled DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a brain tumor that is highly aggressive and difficult to treat.  The golf outing is being held on April 11, 2022 at the Cowboys Golf Club, the first and only NFL-the…

Connecticut Chapters Join Forces With Cancer Families to Blast Cancer

"Blast Cancer Brain Tumor Walk" Aims to Raise Funds for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research The Connecticut Chapters of The Cure Starts Now are uniting to host a Blast Cancer Brain Tumor Walk on April 30, 2022, in honor of Lea Doran, Serena Mulligan, Finley Maguire, Nina Poeta, Maven Borgen, Audrey Carpino, Avery Lafferty, and Trenton O'Brien.  All of the children battled pediatric brain cancers such as DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) and medulloblastoma which are highly aggressive and diff…

Characteristics of patients ≥10 years of age with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma: a report from the International DIPG/DMG Registry

As a supplement to the Journal of Clinical Oncology 2018 publishing from the International DIPG/DMG Registry and statistics of DIPG and DMG, the International DIPG/DMG Registry releases new age specific findings and long-term survival prognosis. Background Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) generally occur in young school-age children, although can occur in adolescents and young adults. The purpose of this study was to describe clinical, radiological, pathologic, and molecular characte…

Social community giant, The Dad, has partnered with The Cure Starts Now to “nerf” cancer!

Cincinnati, OH | February 10, 2022 – The Dad has partnered with The Cure Starts Now as the premier sponsor of “Hearts for Heroes,” a fundraising event for streamers to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research. During Hearts for Heroes, each streamer will be matched with a young Hero who is fighting brain cancer.  The funds raised will benefit cancer research in honor of the Hero.  The Cure Starts Now will compile all donor messages onto hand-written valentines that will be mailed to the…

Canada Based Non-Profit Selected to be the Newest International Chapter of The Cure Starts Now

The Cure Starts Now Canada is the newest international chapter in honor of their son, Liam with whom they lost to DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) Victoria, British Columbia  February 2022­­ – The Cure Starts Now is expanding its international presence into Canada.  With chapters that extend across the United States and Australia it was important for us to build a partnership and friendship with our northern neighbor.  The Cure Starts Now Canada was formed in honor of 3-year-old little L…

Compassionate Use, Expanded Access, and Off-Trial Use of Treatments for Brain Tumors

When confronting a brain tumor diagnosis, clinical trials are often the first resort beyond or concurrent with radiation for treatment options.  Although these trials may not offer a cure, phase 2 and phase 3 trials do offer a limited measure of comfort from life-threatening side effects.  But if these options don’t work, many patients find themselves weighing other options including phase 1 trials or even compassionate use opportunities where little to nothing may be known about the compound be…