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Neuro-oncology updates
/in UncategorizedMaking Headway Foundation frequently meets patient families who are dealing with low grade gliomas. Studying the genetic pathways of these tumors may give us the clue to a better treatment. Here is an article about this. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112997071/pediatric-brain-tumors-genetic-pathway-110713/
Giving Tuesday December 3
/in Events, Uncategorized, VolunteerismWhat is #GivingTuesday? We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. This year help us create #GivingTuesday. A new day for giving back. On Tuesday December 3, 2013, global charities, families, businesses, community centers, students and more will come together to create #GivingTuesday. It’s a simple idea. Just find a […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Children with Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
/in Financial Support, Support, UncategorizedSpecial thanks to Molly Clarke for this submission on Social Security benefits for your children. She is with Social Security Disability Help which is a for-profit organization that offers free resources and services to individuals who wish to apply for disability benefits. Making Headway Foundation has not evaluated the material below and does not endorse […]
Fall Fun and Fundraising with Making Headway Foundation
/in Events, Uncategorized, Volunteerism2nd Annual Brian McCabe Drive For A Cure Monday, October 7, 2013 Split Rock/Pelham Bay Golf Course REGISTER or DONATE http://bit.ly/McCabe2013 MTK Tavern Fundraiser in Mount Kisco – Hosted by Dylan Witt and Margie Strelzyn-Witt Friday, October 11, 2013 8 pm – 12 am (Band starts at 8:30 pm) DETAILS and RESERVATIONS http://bit.ly/MTKEvent CLIMBING EVEREST […]
Promising treatment for pediatric brain tumor patients
/in Research, UncategorizedMaking Headway Foundation just came across this interesting article about proton therapy for pediatric brain tumor patients. This study came out of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and is worth a read. Outcomes seem very hopeful. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130923092228.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Fbehavior+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Mind+%26+Brain+News+–+Behavior%29 SOURCE: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) (2013, September 23). Encouraging outcomes for pediatric brain tumor patients
Breakthrough technology for children with brain tumors
/in News, Research, UncategorizedBetter imaging is one key to better treatments. Here is an exciting story about a new “molecular flashlight” being developed so that imaging of medulloblastomas in children will be more accurate. This will enable treatment to be carefully targeted. Click this link to read the article: http://med.stanford.edu/ism/2013/august/flashlight.html
Making Headway Honored
/in News, Support, UncategorizedMAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION HONORED AS 2013 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT New GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews Chappaqua, NY (August 9, 2013)–Making Headway Foundation announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named a […]
What is a vacation?
/in Events, Support, UncategorizedWhile many of us plan a week or two away from the day to day work that is our lives, our thoughts go to our pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor patients. Their constant struggle to survive in the face of their illness makes us wonder what a vacation is like for them. In some […]
Research News and Targeted Therapies
/in Research, UncategorizedIsn’t it interesting that it may be possible for the body to fight off cancers by using it’s own immune system? Here’s an article from the NY Times… http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/04/health/promising-new-cancer-drugs-empower-the-bodys-own-defense-system.html?_r=0
Research news for pediatric brain tumors
/in Research, UncategorizedThis is a very promising development. The more precise we can be with drug selection and delivery, the better the outcomes. We hope you like hearing good news from the research front! http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/chop-dog032613.php