A British test which will revolutionise the approach to tackling childhood brain cancer, and improve the quality of life for hundreds of sufferers, has been given approval to be introduced across Europe.
Professor Steven Clifford and his team at Newcastle University, funded by Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, have developed a test for children who have been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the most common malignant childhood brain tumour. It will allow doctors to determine a much more detailed understanding of the severity of a tumour, enabling more appropriate treatment options and a more accurate prognosis.
The test has just been approved for implementation in European clinical trials at a meeting in Vienna at the International Society for Paediatric Neuro-Oncology conference. It is set to pave the way for the development of similar tests across other tumour types.
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Comments feed for SDBTT unveils test to improve treatment for childhood brain cancermy grandson passed away 4 weeks ago aged just 3 years after 13 months battling atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumour a very agressive form of brain cancer.there seems to be very little research into this devastating disease. any information would be very welcome as it seems more shildren are suffering brain tumours.thetreatment is painful and somet.imes no life for the child after all the pain and suffering
Hello Norma, it’s Jenny here in the Patient Support team. I am so sorry to learn of your loss – it all seems so unfair. I will send you an email.
With deepest sympathy,
Jenny