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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PNI specialists joined the brain tumor community for a special day of festivities and a walk around Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica on May 31st, 2023.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's observe Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Join our upcoming events to support patients and their loved ones.