The study is a prospective, randomly controlled pivotal trial, designed to test the efficacy and safety of a medical device, the NovoTTF-100A, as an adjuvant to the best standard of care in the treatment of newly diagnosed GBM patients. The device is an experimental, portable, battery operated device for chronic administration of alternating electric fields […]
“When my son was first diagnosed with a GBM, we were scared but determined to fight. We started searching for answers on the internet right away, and as you can imagine, we found a lot of bad information along with a lot of good information. It was hard to tell what was good advice and […]
You have been following all of it here on FaceBook. The testimoney and the FDA hearings back in March and then, just a few days ago last month, the Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) and I were honored at the National Brain Tumor Society’s Annual Mtg. & Summit/Conference in Philadelphia, specifically for the quality and thoroughness of the […]
As we partake in the celebration and festivities of this holiday season, I would like to take a moment and remind all of our Facebook friends that brain cancer does not take a holiday. Neither does the need for support and advocacy for brain tumor patients. At the Chris Elliott Fund, we like to think […]
In my own personal journey through cancer, the thing that surprised me the most was the well-meaning advice of friends that could have killed me had I been naive enough to follow it. This includes the myriad of questionable information out there on the internet, especially miracle cures and “natural treatments”. These range from “juice […]
Found This and Thought It Might Be Usefull….Helpful Hints for Sore Mouth and Throat….. Compliments of MERCK ONCOLOGY “Eating Well Through Cancer” Does this Sound Familiar? • I have no appetite. Is there anything to help me? • Should I eat hot or cold foods? • What foods should I eat? Your mouth normally will […]
The Chris Elliott Fund’s Integrated Patient Support Specialists work directly with Brain Tumor Patients giving emotional support, help with insurance coverage, offering employment and financial solutions and many other needs. Brain Tumor and Caregiver Support Groups for survivors and loved ones are also a part of this program.
One of the most intense and emotionally challenging events that can be experienced in life is a diagnosis of cancer. Cancer is a disease that may not always have a positive outlook, and there are not always treatments available for all types of cancer. While chemotherapy and conventional medicine can treat symptoms and disease, there […]
Chris Elliott Fund promotes Why I Walk campaign as key sponsor of 2011 Seattle Brain Cancer Walk CEF second top fundraiser in 2010 seeks to top past goal of $40,000 Seattle – In preparation of this Saturday’s Seattle Brain Cancer Walk to support brain cancer research and patient support at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, the Chris […]
When your health insurance is not accepted for Brain Cancer, please reach out to these two organizations. They can HELP! Patient Advocate Foundation help@patientadvocate.org 421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 Phone: (800) 532-5274 Fax: (757) 873-8999 http://www.patientadvocate.org/help.php?p=186 —– Disability Rights Legal Center DRLC@lls.edu Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Center 800 South Figueroa Street, […]
