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4/1/2010  Zachary Pierce has been battling a brain tumor since he was 5 years old. Read about what Zach’s two sisters have done to help raise money and awareness  More Info Here

3/29/2010 – Phase II Trial of Continuous Dose-Intense Temozolomide in Recurrent Malignant Glioma: RESCUE Study. More Info Here

3/26/2010 – AVASTIN now approved in Canada to treat colorectal, breast, lung and brain cancer – More Info Here
 
State of Rhode IslandA Member of the partnership to reduce cancer in Rhode Island
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RIBSTF arose from concerns that Rhode Island patients and their families receive too little support as they face the high-stakes decisions that follow the first suspicion of a brain or spine tumor. They deserve an outstretched hand if they need one to adjust to changes wrought by the disease.

The Foundation has joined medical experts, human service professionals, and researchers with laypersons whose lives have been touched by these tumors. Together, we aim to address the Ocean State’s unmet needs for inspiration, information, community, final assistance and further research for brain tumor patients and their families
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As a nonprofit charitable organization, The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation relies on donations to fund its programs and services

 

Survivors Step into Motion Study logo

Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to begin an exercise program?.

This study is being funded by the National Cancer Institute.  If you are interested in the study or would like to learn more, please contact Santina Horowitz by phone 401-793-8124 or email Santina Horowitz.

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