Could a deadly brain cancer someday be managed like a chronic condition? These Penn researchers think so.
Penn’s CAR-T treatment shrank brain tumors in seven patients, rare progress against deadly glioblastoma Some cancer experts say that while the results are promising, convincing patients to take such aggressive measures can be challenging. The treatment is covered by Medicare and many commercial health plans, but costs $21,000 a month without insurance.
Six former Phillies died from the same brain cancer. We tested the Vet’s turf and found dangerous chemicals. Patients are scanned every two months — as often as they would be with a traditional MRI. But the results are available right away, which can reduce anxiety waiting for answers and allow doctors to make more immediate changes to patients’ treatment plans, Mohan said.