Press Releases

2022-04-29
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) Statement on 2023 Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters Final Rule
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2022-04-13
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) Statement on 2022 Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution in U.S. Congress
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2022-04-07
National Brain Tumor Society Grant Will Test Drugs That Target a Tumor’s Metabolism
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2022-04-04
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) Statement on Dr. Ned Sharpless
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2022-03-14
Brain Tumor Research Funding Takes a Step Forward in FY 2022 Omnibus Spending Bill
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2022-02-22
National Brain Tumor Society Launches DNA Damage Response Consortium with Yale
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2021-07-07
National Brain Tumor Society Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
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2021-05-28
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on President Biden’s FY 2022 Budget
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2021-05-13
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) Statement on 2021 Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution in U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
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2021-04-09
National Brain Tumor Society Comments on President Biden’s ARPA-H Proposal
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2020-09-14
National Brain Tumor Society Marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Virtual Concert, Raises Awareness and Funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research
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2020-06-15
National Brain Tumor Society Welcomes Introduction of 2020 Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolutions in Congress
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2020-05-29
National Brain Tumor Society Commends Congressional Awareness Month Resolution
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2020-05-21
National Brain Tumor Society Provides Funding to Expand the Potential of a Promising Therapeutic in Development for Glioblastoma
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2020-05-12
Brain Cancer Groups to Fund Pilot Trial of Individualized Approach to Immunotherapy
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2020-02-04
Update on Patient Prescription Assistance for Temodar (Temozolomide)
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2020-01-27
National Brain Tumor Society Provides Funding for the Development Novel Therapy with Potential to Treat Adult and Pediatric Brain Cancers
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2019-08-23
$500,000 Awarded to Advance Brain Cancer Research at 10 Leading Cancer Research Institutes Through Patient-Nonprofit Partnership
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2019-07-18
National Brain Tumor Society Applauds Medicare’s Coverage Decision for Tumor Treatment Field Therapy
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2019-07-11
A Message of Thanks to Our Friends at Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure
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2019-06-19
National Brain Tumor Society Welcomes Opening of First Clinical Site and Enrollment for GBM AGILE Adaptive Trial
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2019-06-11
Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution Passes U.S. Senate with Unanimous Support
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2019-06-07
“Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer” Finds Brain Tumor Death Rates Not Improving for Fourth Straight Year, Despite Positive Overall Trends in Cancer
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2019-05-16
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Senate Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
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2019-05-07
National Brain Tumor Society’s Annual “Head to the Hill” Congressional Fly-in Connects Record-Number of Brain Tumor Advocates with Members of Congress
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2019-05-01
New Funding & Partnership Bolsters Support for First Global Adaptive Clinical Trial Platform for Brain Cancer Patients
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2019-04-30
National Brain Tumor Society Issues Calls to Action During Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2019
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2019-03-25
National Brain Tumor Society Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Directors
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2019-02-19
National Brain Tumor Society and the Brain Science Foundation Partner to Fund Research for Most Common Brain Tumor Type
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2019-01-16
National Brain Tumor Society Invests in GBM AGILE, the World’s First Global Adaptive Trial for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
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2019-01-10
Sarah Durham Named Chair of the National Brain Tumor Society Board of Directors
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2018-12-13
New FDA Approval Uses Genetic Mutation, Not Tumor Site, To Guide Treatment
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2018-11-15
National Brain Tumor Society CEO Receives Inaugural Community Service Award at Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting
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2018-11-13
National Brain Tumor Society Supported Work Features in 19 Presentations at 2018 Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting
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2018-11-12
National Brain Tumor Society Appoints Kirk Tanner as Chief Scientific Officer
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2018-11-08
New “Multi-Omic” Research Projects Launched to Confront the Complexity of Glioblastoma and Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment Development
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2018-09-13
NBTS Response to 2018 Cancer Progress Report to Congress and the American Public
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2018-08-25
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain
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2018-08-24
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Senator John McCain
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2018-07-26
Sharpe-NBTS Brain Cancer Research Awards Provide $175,000 for Cutting-edge Studies Aimed at Developing New and Better Treatments
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2018-07-24
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Makes Second Grant to National Brain Tumor Society
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2018-06-05
National Brain Tumor Society-Championed Childhood Cancer STAR Act Signed Into Law
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2018-05-30
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Right to Try Act
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2018-05-16
National Brain Tumor Society Brings Realities of Glioblastoma to Congress
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2018-05-08
Brain Tumor Advocates from Across the United States “Head to the Hill” to Meet with Members of Congress
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2018-04-30
National Brain Tumor Society Stresses Urgent Patient Needs and Experiences During Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2018
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2018-03-23
National Brain Tumor Society Cheers Research Funding Increases in 2018 Funding Bill
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2018-01-24
National Brain Tumor Society Launches New Initiative to Prepare Patients for Precision Medicine and Clinical Trial Opportunities
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2017-12-19
National Brain Tumor Society Comments on Final Results From EF-14 Trial of Optune Device in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Patients
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2017-12-18
National Brain Tumor Society Presents The Policy Resolution Group (PRG) at Bracewell LLP with its Brain Tumor Champion Award
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2017-12-06
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on the Full Approval of Avastin
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2017-10-26
National Brain Tumor Society 2017 Scientific Summit Showcases Research & Treatment Development Opportunities in Neuro-Oncology Field
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2017-09-20
NBTS Statement: Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Makes an Investment in the Defeat Pediatric Brain Tumors Research Collaborative
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2017-07-20
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Senator John McCain’s Brain Cancer Diagnosis
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2017-06-27
National Brain Tumor Society Announces Multitude of New Discoveries to Enable Potential Future Brain Tumor Treatments
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2017-06-26
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Senate Healthcare Bill
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2017-06-07
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on NIH Director
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2017-05-09
Brain Tumor Patient Advocates Take Their Message to Congress
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2017-05-04
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on House AHCA Vote
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2017-04-26
National Brain Tumor Society Calls for Increased Support and Teamwork During Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2017
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2017-04-18
CitySide Subaru Delivers Donation to the National Brain Tumor Society as Part of the 2016 Subaru Share the Love® Event
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2017-04-11
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to Lead FDA
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2017-03-22
National Brain Tumor Society Launches New Brain Tumor-Specific Clinical Trial Finder
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2017-03-16
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Proposed Cuts to NIH in Administration’s Budget Blueprint
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2017-02-23
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Tocagen Designation
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2017-02-02
National Brain Tumor Society Statement On The Childhood Cancer STAR ACT
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2017-01-10
National Brain Tumor Society Cites Ten Reasons for Brain Tumor Community Excitement in 2017
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2017-01-09
NBTS Welcomes New Position at the National Cancer Institute’s Neuro-Oncology Branch
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2016-12-07
National Brain Tumor Society Celebrates Legislative Victory As 21st Century Cures Act Passes Congress
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2016-10-13
National Brain Tumor Society to Honor Pioneers In Brain Tumor Research, Advocacy, and Volunteerism at 2016 National Gray Gala
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2016-10-06
National Brain Tumor Society & St. Baldrick’s Foundation Partner to Defeat Deadliest Pediatric Cancer
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2016-09-16
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics Report on Cancer Death Rates in Children & Adolescents (1999-2014)
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2016-09-12
National Brain Tumor Society Launches New Initiative to Defeat Pediatric Brain Tumors at National Press Club Event
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2016-09-07
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Release of Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel Report and Recommendations
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2016-07-25
National Brain Tumor Society Appoints Three New Board Members to Drive Evolution of Leading Brain Tumor Patient Advocacy and Research Nonprofit
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2016-07-20
NBTS Receives Major Grant for Research Initiatives From Stringer Foundation
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2016-07-06
National Brain Tumor Society & Memorial Sloan Kettering Agreement Bolsters Research Efforts to Combat Deadliest Brain Cancer
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2016-06-29
National Brain Tumor Society Makes Cancer Moonshot Commitment
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2016-06-21
National Brain Tumor Society Adds World-Renowned Neuro-Oncologist To Its Staff
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2016-06-07
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Launch of Genomic Data Commons
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2016-06-01
NBTS Thanks Zallie Family Shoprite For Their Support
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2016-05-19
National Brain Tumor Society Continues Fight on Pediatric Brain Tumors
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2016-05-16
National Brain Tumor Society & Oligo Nation Announce Funding for Immunotherapy-Based Approach to Oligodendroglioma Treatment
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2016-05-10
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Revised World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System
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2016-05-03
National Brain Tumor Society’s Annual “Head to the Hill” Floods the Halls of Congress with Brain Tumor Advocates
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2016-04-28
National Brain Tumor Society Brings Global Community Together for Brain Tumor Awareness Month
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2016-04-20
National Brain Tumor Society Awards $1 Million In New Research Grants For Projects Studying Low-Grade Gliomas
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2016-04-04
National Brain Tumor Society CEO Named to Cancer Moonshot Initiative’s Blue Ribbon Panel of Experts
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2016-03-07
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Discontinuation of RINTEGA Clinical Trial For Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Patients
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2016-02-24
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Confirmation of Dr. Robert M. Califf as FDA Commissioner
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2016-01-28
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force
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2016-01-14
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Administration’s “Moonshot” Against Cancer
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2015-12-16
National Brain Tumor Society Opens New Funding Call for its Oligodendroglioma Research Fund
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2015-11-24
National Brain Tumor Society Confirms David Arons as Chief Executive Officer
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2015-11-20
Breaking News from SNO 2015 on Phase III Trial
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2015-10-21
The Grey Gala Raises More Than $260,000 To Support the National Brain Tumor Society’s Mission
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2015-10-06
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on FDA Approval of Optune for Treatment of Glioblastoma Patients
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2015-10-01
National Brain Tumor Society Teams Up With The V Foundation for Cancer Research To Fight Pediatric Brain Tumors
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2015-09-29
National Brain Tumor Society Names Leaders for Pediatric-Focused Research Effort
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2015-08-20
WEBINAR ALERT: Consensus Recommendations for a Standardized Brain Tumor Imaging Protocol (BTIP) in Clinical Trials
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2015-08-13
New Consensus Recommendations Announced for Standardized Imaging Protocol in Brain Tumor Clinical Trials
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2015-07-15
National Brain Tumor Society Appoints David Arons Interim Chief Executive Officer
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2015-07-10
National Brain Tumor Society Applauds House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act
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2015-05-31
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on the Passing of Beau Biden
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2015-05-18
Inaugural Grey Soirée Raises More Than $1 Million For Brain Tumor Research
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2015-05-07
National Brain Tumor Society’s Annual “Head to the Hill” Lobby Day Draws Record Crowds to Advocate on Behalf of Brain Tumor Community
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2015-05-05
National Brain Tumor Society Celebrates Brain Tumor Awareness Month With New Campaign & Activities
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2015-03-12
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Harold Varmus, MD, Director of the National Cancer Institute and Nobel Laureate
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2015-01-20
National Brain Tumor Society Receives Four-Star Rating From Top Independent Charity Evaluator
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2014-12-08
National Brain Tumor Society Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
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2014-11-06
Brain Tumor Community Pushes for Inclusion of Patient-Focused Endpoints In Future Clinical Trials
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2014-10-09
National Brain Tumor Society 2014 Summit Reviews Systemic Change Happening in Brain Cancer Research & Development, Honors Community Leaders
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2014-05-06
National Brain Tumor Society’s Advocates “Head to the Hill” to Speak Up for the Critical Needs of the Brain Tumor Community
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2014-03-05
National Brain Tumor Society Announces New Integrated Pediatric Research and Drug Development Initiative
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2014-02-26
Neuro-Oncology Field Sets Action Plan to Advance Use of Imaging-Related Endpoints In Clinical Trials
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2014-01-28
National Brain Tumor Society Broadens Expertise of Programs Group with Appointment of Pharmaceutical Industry Veteran
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2013-11-20
National Brain Tumor Society Announces the Defeat GBM Research Collaborative’s Project Plans and Investigator Teams
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2013-10-10
National Brain Tumor Society 2013 Summit Celebrates Advances in Research and Policy, Honors Community Leaders
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2013-07-23
Advancing Research to Therapies for Brain Tumors Conference Connects Academic Scientists to Industry Investors
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2013-07-08
National Brain Tumor Society Names New Board Chair
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2013-06-27
National Brain Tumor Society’s First Community Fund to Accelerate Oligodendroglioma Research
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2013-06-03
National Brain Tumor Society Responds to Results of Avastin Clinical Trials
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2013-05-07
Head to the Hill Advocacy Day Draws Hundreds to Capitol Hill to Speak-up for the Vital Needs of the Brain Tumor Community
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2013-04-12
AACR-National Brain Tumor Society 2013 Grant Announced
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2013-03-26
National Brain Tumor Society Announces Launch of Defeat GBM Research Collaborative
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2013-01-29
National Brain Tumor Society Participates in Cancer Systems Biology Research Think Tank
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Important Update: NBTS Events and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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