Summary: The 2019 NCI-CONNECT (Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors) and Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC) Annual Meetings were held on April 29 and 30 at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The meetings were hosted by NCI’s Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Neuro-Oncology Branch, and attended by over 100 leaders, healthcare providers and researchers in neuro-oncology. The EndBrainCancer Initiative participated in […]
The EndBrainCancer Initiative Urges Immediate ACTION so Brain Cancer Patients are Not Excluded from Medicare Coverage for Genetic Profiling (Next Generation Sequencing-NGS) Press Release in PDF Format Press Release on PRNEWSWIRE National Distribution Network SEATTLE, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In 2018, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) approved funding for specific diagnostic […]
The EndBrainCancer Initiative to Feature Renowned Brain Cancer and Modified Poliovirus Duke Researcher, Dr. Annick Desjardins, as its Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Annual May “Brains Matter” ACTION Dinner as Advocacy is Underway Now to Bring this Treatment Option to the Seattle Area Press Release in PDF Format Press Release on PRNEWSWIRE National Distribution Network […]
Patients, Survivors, Friends, and Partners Celebrate The EndBrainCancer Initiative’s GBM Patient & TOGETHER Day A unique event in Greater Puget Sound/Seattle, Washington celebrated and uplifted brain cancer patients and survivors providing inspiration, food and fellowship, massages, gifts, photography sessions, and more. Press Release in PDF Format Press Release on PRWEB National Distribution Network Seattle, WA […]
GBM Patient & TOGETHER Day to Honor and Uplift Brain Cancer Patients on Friday, March 15th In collaboration with regional and national partners, Seattle-based EndBrainCancer Initiative (EBCI) will host this inaugural afternoon event for brain cancer patients, caregivers, and families. Press Release in PDF Format Press Release on PRWEB National Distribution Network Seattle, WA – […]
The EndBrainCancer Initiative Partners with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for Advocacy, Education and Placement into Clinical Trials for Brain Cancer Patients EndBrainCancer Initiative (EBCI) announces its new partnership with NCI-CONNECT to facilitate engagement with patients with rare CNS tumors (including various forms of brain cancer) and to advance research. 2018 NRG Announcement Press Release […]
Dellann Elliott Mydland, President of the EndBrainCancer Initiative, to Serve on Two National Clinical Trial Committees for NRG Oncology, an NCI-Funded Research Group As a member of the NRG brain tumor disease site committee, Mydland will advocate for patient perspectives and interests in assessing and recommending specific brain cancer clinical trials for funding to the […]
With Condolences to the McCain Family, The End Brain Cancer Initiative Calls for New Access and Treatment Options for Brain Cancer Patients & Changes to Standard of Care The End Brain Cancer Initiative (EBCI) joins other organizations to honor Senator McCain’s life and fight against brain cancer. EBCI calls for National Concerted Action that Offers […]
The EndBrainCancer Initiative Receives CITI Certification Becoming the First Brain Tumor Patient Advocacy Organization Listed as a Nationally-Recognized Recruiting Site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dellann Elliott Mydland Prestigious certification strengthens Seattle-based EBCI’s role in the brain tumor advocacy space directly connecting patients to Centers of Excellence, cutting edge treatments & development of promising clinical […]
National Press Release: The EndBrainCancer InitiativeChampions Changes to Standards of Care at its 7th Annual Brains Matter Dinner SEATTLE (PRWEB) MAY 30, 2018 On May 17th the EndBrainCancer Initiative’s 7th annual Brains Matter & Igniting Hope Celebration, Awareness and Fundraising Dinner was held in Bellevue, Washington near Seattle. In attendance were many brain cancer patients, survivors […]
