New study shows that genomic profiling can help improve treatment of brain tumors in children

(Wiley) The largest genomic profiling study ever conducted into a type of brain tumor known as glioma in children has identified genetic alterations in 96% of cases. As reported in The Oncologist, this genetic information could help to identify the most effective treatments for specific cases of glioma, hopefully improving the prognosis for what is currently the leading cause of death for children with cancer in the US.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news