Ivy Blog
Re-Thinking Brain Tumor Drug Development
- November 9, 2020
- Nader Sanai
- Posted in Glioblastoma
In this year's World Edition of The International Brain Tumour Alliance's Brain Tumour magazine, Dr. Nader Sanai explains the barriers faced by researchers when it comes to treating aggressive brain tumors and how the Ivy Center is tackling those challenges by re-thinking drug discovery with Phase 0 clinical trials.
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#BrainTumorTalk: Episode 2 Replay – Head for the Cure
- October 29, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Events
Ivy Center Chief Operating Officer, Shwetal Mehta Ph.D., and Head for the Cure's executive director, Jenna Heilman teamed up on Instagram Live for the second episode in our #BrainTumorTalk series. Check out the replay here.
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International Glioblastoma Patient Celebrates 10 Years of Survivorship
- October 23, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Patient Stories
With a median survival rate of just 15 months, Mario Correa shares his story on how he has continued to beat the odds in his fight against brain cancer.
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Debunking Common Myths about Palliative Care
- October 20, 2020
- Belinda Ordonez
- Posted in Patient Support
There are a variety of misconceptions when it comes to palliative care. Belinda Ordonez, is here to debunk the 10 most common myths and provide the truth behind each one.
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Staff Spotlight: Jacki Garcia
- October 9, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in #IvyTeam
As a nurse navigator, Jacki provides patients and families comfort, information and resources in a difficult time. Her role at the Ivy Center utilizes her caring nature and expertise in research to help patients on the frontline of their battle with brain cancer.
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#BrainTumorTalk: Episode 1 Replay – Support for Patients and Caregivers
- September 30, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in Events
- Comments: 2
Ivy Center nurse navigator Jacki Garcia, and founder and president of Gray Matters Foundation, Lanette Veres teamed up on Instagram Live for the first episode in our #BrainTumorTalk series to discuss support and resources relevant to patients and caregivers.
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It’s Personal: Dr. Michael T. Lawton
- September 17, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in #ItsPersonal
For Barrow Neurological Institute President and CEO, Michael T. Lawton, MD, his work in the neurological field became deeply personal 13 years ago.
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Staff Spotlight: Kristin Hendrickson
- August 19, 2020
- Ivy Center
- Posted in #IvyTeam
As a research nurse clinician, Kristin guides her patients and their families through every part of the Ivy Phase 0 clinical trial. Her role at the Ivy Center combines her interest in research with her strong desire to help others when and where it is needed most.
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Me, Myself, and the Meningioma
- August 11, 2020
- Kelly Braun
- Posted in #ItsPersonal
- Comments: 1
Twelve years after her diagnosis, Dr. Kelly Braun, a neuro-oncologist at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, shares her personal story of overcoming a meningioma and how it has impacted her life and inspired her career.
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This is me: a patient’s journey to a GBM diagnosis
- July 21, 2020
- Randy Cordova
- Posted in Patient Stories
Randy Cordova, a long-time local entertainment journalist, details his personal journey with glioblastoma from diagnosis to finding his new normal.
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