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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

WHO?!?

The World Health Organization just published a paper that will greatly impact the treatment of brain tumors and other central nervous system tumors. This is huge. The classification systems used currently affects how treatment is done and what options are open to patients. Despite differences in cellular construction of the tumor, many tumors may have been previously classified the same. With all the new research and studies being done I am so excited at this change. This opens the door to more focused treatments and options.

Amazing. Way to go WHO!

Central Nervous System Classifications

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