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Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving. 💙

Last week, the EBCI team stopped by MD Anderson, home to one of the world's largest collections of glioblastoma clinical trials designed to improve outcomes for patients. Check out some of their current trials here: https://ecs.page.link/L5Yeq

While GivingTuesday happens every Tuesday, the annual celebration of generosity will happen THIS December 3rd, 2024!

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past 10 years, this idea has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Help us reach our Goal of $25,000 so we can continue our work of Advocacy, Outreach, & Education for the Brain Tumor Community.

Most importantly, help us continue the incredibly important work of connecting patients with centers of excellence and top doctors in the medical community so they get the best care possible outside of the traditional "Standard of Care" which simply isn't enough.

MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY: https://ecs.page.link/GP4sR

Have you, or a loved one been diagnosed with a Grade 2 Glioma with IDH1/IDH2 mutations?

We would love to hear from you! Currently we are working with Fulcrum Research Group to collect the thoughts of patients & caregivers regarding potential new treatment options.

Fill out the interest form: Form https://ecs.page.link/okq3N

Health Canada approved a new once-a-day tablet that can help some patients with brain cancer.

Learn more at: https://ecs.page.link/n2Gn7

Join us for this free online event!

Caregivers, Friends, & Family! In honor of you AMAZING Caregivers out there, who tirelessly devotes your time to care for another, we want to be sure you are taking care of YOU as well.

November 1st, 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm PST

Register at: https://ecs.page.link/TZc9k

Dr. Nader Sanai, director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, has been named Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year for his groundbreaking work in brain tumor research.

His innovative approach to developing new therapies for aggressive brain cancers, including glioblastoma, has significantly advanced the field and brought hope to countless patients.

Dr. Sanai’s leadership and dedication to finding a cure make this recognition well-deserved.

Read more about his achievement here: https://ecs.page.link/vm2cU

NeuroNovember is a joint venture between Project Encephalon and Simply Neuroscience to make quality and world-class science accessible to everyone regardless of their ability to travel and attend in-person events.

Synthesized by two pioneering organizations in the field of neuroscience and adjacent disciplines, this collaboration represents a unique opportunity to amplify our collective impact on neuroscience education and awareness globally.

NeuroNovember will feature scientific talks, workshops, poster sessions, and various other opportunities to interact and network with prominent professionals, organizations, and ventures actively shaping the future of neuroscience.

REGISTER TODAY AT NeuroNovember's website!

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing!

This recognition will be awarded to three special oncology nurse finalists who continue to bring hope and healing to patients with cancer and their loved ones.

Submit your nominations by December 11, 2024: https://ecs.page.link/94b5G

Save the Date!

Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 3rd - a global day of generosity where we can make a difference together. Whether through time, donations, or acts of kindness, let's show up for causes that matter.

Mark your calendars and get ready to give back!

Notre Dame researchers have developed a groundbreaking test that diagnoses glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, in under an hour.

Using a tiny microstrip, no bigger than a quarter, this test could give patients precious time by detecting the cancer early.

A simple blood sample could now be the key to faster treatment and better outcomes. 🧠💉