CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss
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CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.
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Study Demonstrates Efficacy of New Treatment for Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Related Tumors
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A Phase 2 clinical trial involving CHOP and the Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium showed cabozantinib reduced tumor volume and pain.
CHOP Participates in a Multi-institutional Clinical Trial Leading to First-Ever Therapy for Neurofibromatosis Type 1
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New therapy shrinks tumors associated with NF1 and improves quality of life.
Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Phillip Storm, MD, Named a Healthcare Hero
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The Healthcare Hero in the field of Cancer was awarded to Phillip “Jay” Storm, MD, for his transformative work in pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma
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Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors: Advances in Low-grade Glioma Care and Research
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Learn about CHOP's goal to develop improved, less toxic therapies for pediatric brain tumors by integrating neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, research and big data.
Seeking Solutions with Suzanne Highlights Pediatric Brain Tumors
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Watch this video segment to learn about advances in pediatric brain tumor treatments and research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
All In For Kids Poker Tournament Raises More than $812,000 for CHOP
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and World Poker Tour Foundation raise more than $812,000 at annual event to help advance CHOP’s brain tumor research.
Biology of Childhood Brain Tumors Offers Clues to Precise Treatments
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Researchers have found key differences among the most common types of pediatric brain tumors that may lead to more effective therapy.