Our Founder, Dellann Elliott Mydland is attending today’s 3rd Annual Innovative Approaches to Brain Tumor Management Course. She will be speaking with leading experts in the field to discuss the future of brain tumor management including the progress in personalized medicine and implications of immunotherapy in specializing treatment. The design is to focus on the future […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! It has been a privilege for the EndBrainCancer Initiative (EBCI) team and me to be of service to you in 2017 and I am SO excited for 2018! All of us at the EndBrainCancer Initiative (EBCI) are focused in 2018 on improving patient outcomes and encouraging and increasing IMPACT in 2018 […]
Many of you know the work of the EndBrainCancer Initiative (formerly the Chris Elliott Fund) and are familiar with our very active one-on-one personalized “Direct Connect” services which include access to specialists, novel treatment options, and a plethora of clinical trials. In addition, you are likely aware of our large, ever-evolving Education, Awareness, & Outreach […]
With a HUGE shout out to our sponsors and all of the participants who made this years event, nothing short of EPIC, enjoy the slideshow! ~ With Heartfelt Thanks…your EBCI Team!
Megan’s father died of brain cancer just 8 short months after being diagnosed. Megan was determined to help families who suffer from this terrible disease and decided to start making and selling cards to raise money for her dad’s doctor, Dr. Cobbs, to help “further his research” into this devastating disease. Way to go Megan!!! […]
With each new diagnosis of glioblastoma, comes shock, disbelief, and turmoil. Our collective awareness of this dreaded disease was heightened lastweek with the announcement that Senator John McCain will now be counted among the brave GBM warriors. While we could be tempted to feel defeat by the continued accumulation of new GBM diagnoses, EndBrainCancer is […]
Our visit with Dr. Nephi Stella at the University of Washington on July 19th, 2017 was fascinating and we wanted to share some of the information with you! Ultimately, research suggests that cannabinoids molecules with a chemical structure similar to the marijuana component THC can affect neuroinflammation. Consequently, Dr. Stella is currently investigating whether cannabinoids […]
Dear Cancer Heroes, Celebrating the courage, grace, and selflessness of patients everywhere who battle cancer and participate in clinical trials. The wall was filled with notes from providers, families, and advocates who expressed their gratitude to the patients who share their experiences, and advance science through participation in clinical research. “Clinical trials are the […]
Brain Cancer Treatment, Pre-Qualifications for Clinical Trials, Research/Treatment Options, and Policy Change Are a Tall Order; The EndBrainCancer Initiative Does It! At a mid-May fundraiser – “Brains Matter” – the EndBrainCancer Initiative raised $80,000 in donations that will fund their “Direct Connect” program. This unique program, provides HOPE and guidance to brain cancer patients and […]
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