Lorena Garcia, alongside the Glioblastoma Research Organization (GBMRO) and physicians from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, gathered to commemorate the launch of Project Garcia, a nonprofit to fully fund glioblastoma —a rare and fast-growing form of brain cancer.The project, named after Chef Lorena Garcia’s brother, Carlos, will include novel research that uniquely applies a multiparametric intraoperative strategy to guide tumor resection and identify infiltrating tumor cells responsible for tumor recurrence.“We are very excited about this project with Sylvester,” said Amber Barbach, founder and director of GBMRO. “Their innovation and dedication to discovering breakthroughs make this an important collaboration in advancing treatment for this aggressive and extremely lethal form of cancer.” The project team under Michael E.
Ivan, M.D., co-director of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Brain Tumor Initiative, will combine stimulated Raman histology and 3D magnetic resonance spectroscopy to revolutionize the surgical treatment for glioblastoma, allowing better outcomes and more prolonged survival.
Ultimately, this approach should set the foundation for the clinical translation of cellular-guided oncologic resection for various cancers.Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Reasons why now is the best time to get your skin checked outFive ways Latinas can balance their hormones naturallyFirst Lady Dr.
Jill Biden wants you to schedule an appointment for a mammogram“Glioblastoma is often a devastating diagnosis,” Dr. Ivan said. “We are very grateful to The Glioblastoma Research Organization for their support in funding Project Garcia.
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