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April 23, 2025

Go Gray in May: Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2025

by Zara Jethani

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month—a time to support, educate, and uplift those affected by brain tumors. Explore the resources we've curated for individuals living with a brain tumor, and their loved ones. You're also invited to join Pacific Neuroscience Institute for a celebratory walk on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

Glioblastoma care at Pacific Neuroscience Institute
February 3, 2025

When Chemoradiation Can’t Wait—Treating Glioblastoma in the Face of Disaster

by Emmaline Mauritson

A patient must receive essential treatment for a brain tumor, even during an evacuation warning for the raging Pacific Palisades fire in 2025.

T cells attacking cancer cells
August 27, 2024

Personalized Cancer Peptide Vaccine Shows Remarkable Promise Against Glioblastoma

by Guest Author

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.

July 17, 2024

Glioblastoma Awareness Day: Confronting the Challenges of a Devastating Brain Tumor

by Zara Jethani

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.

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May 21, 2024

The Whole Story about Chemo Brain and Cognitive Dysfunction

by PNI Experts

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”.

May 1, 2024

Go Gray in May: Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2024

by Zara Jethani

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.

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January 25, 2024

Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Physicians Receive Distinguished 2024 Healthcare Awards

by Brianna Rauchman

Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI®) celebrates significant healthcare milestones in 2024! Numerous esteemed PNI physicians were honored with Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Super Doctors awards, showcasing their dedication to clinical excellence and professional achievement.

Dr. Akanksha Sharma standing in the institute's hallway
October 23, 2023

Dr. Akanksha Sharma’s Heartfelt Message for the Brain Tumor Community & Beyond

by Akanksha Sharma

During the ABTA Brain Tumor 5K Walk & Run event, Akanksha Sharma, MD, neuro-oncologist, neurologist, and palliative care specialist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI ®), delivered a heartfelt message. In her speech, she shed light on the profound impact of brain tumors, the challenges that patients face, and shared inspiring advancements in research.

rGBM Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results
June 29, 2023

Trial Results Offer Hope for Improved rGBM Survival Outcomes

by Guest Author

Expert neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Director of Neuro-oncology at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, published the results from a phase 2 clinical trial for recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM), offering hope for improved survival outcomes and pushing novel treatment one step closer to FDA approval.

Symptoms & Treatment of Brain Tumors
June 8, 2023

Symptoms & Treatment of Brain Tumors

by Brianna Rauchman

Neuro-oncologist, Akanksha Sharma, MD, explains common symptoms of brain tumors and highlights the wide range of medical specialties that provide accessible brain tumor treatments. Plus, discover how Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) supports the brain tumor community.

Last updated: November 6th, 2024