Risk factors for childhood and adult primary brain tumors
Primary brain tumors account for~ 1% of new cancer cases and~ 2% of cancer deaths in the
United States; however, they are the most commonly occurring solid tumors in children …
United States; however, they are the most commonly occurring solid tumors in children …
The epidemiology of glioma in adults: a “state of the science” review
QT Ostrom, L Bauchet, FG Davis, I Deltour… - Neuro …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumor, representing 81% of malignant
brain tumors. Although relatively rare, they cause significant mortality and morbidity …
brain tumors. Although relatively rare, they cause significant mortality and morbidity …
Discovery of common and rare genetic risk variants for colorectal cancer
To further dissect the genetic architecture of colorectal cancer (CRC), we performed whole-
genome sequencing of 1,439 cases and 720 controls, imputed discovered sequence …
genome sequencing of 1,439 cases and 720 controls, imputed discovered sequence …
Genome-wide association studies identify 137 genetic loci for DNA methylation biomarkers of aging
DL McCartney, JL Min, RC Richmond, AT Lu… - Genome biology, 2021 - Springer
Background Biological aging estimators derived from DNA methylation data are heritable
and correlate with morbidity and mortality. Consequently, identification of genetic and …
and correlate with morbidity and mortality. Consequently, identification of genetic and …
Glioma Groups Based on 1p/19q, IDH, and TERT Promoter Mutations in Tumors
JE Eckel-Passow, DH Lachance… - … England Journal of …, 2015 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The prediction of clinical behavior, response to therapy, and outcome of
infiltrative glioma is challenging. On the basis of previous studies of tumor biology, we …
infiltrative glioma is challenging. On the basis of previous studies of tumor biology, we …
Genome-wide association studies of cancer: current insights and future perspectives
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide an agnostic approach for investigating
the genetic basis of complex diseases. In oncology, GWAS of nearly all common …
the genetic basis of complex diseases. In oncology, GWAS of nearly all common …
Overcoming therapeutic resistance in glioblastoma: the way forward
S Osuka, EG Van Meir - The Journal of clinical investigation, 2017 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Glioblastoma is the most common and lethal primary malignant brain tumor in adults.
Patients die from recurrent tumors that have become resistant to therapy. New strategies are …
Patients die from recurrent tumors that have become resistant to therapy. New strategies are …
Periodontal disease, tooth loss, and cancer risk
Periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and periodontitis, is highly prevalent in adults
and disease severity increases with age. The relationship between periodontal disease and …
and disease severity increases with age. The relationship between periodontal disease and …
Current and future strategies for treatment of glioma
NAO Bush, SM Chang, MS Berger - Neurosurgical review, 2017 - Springer
Gliomas are one of the most common types of primary brain tumors and have remained
particularly challenging to treat. This review illustrates a multidisciplinary approach to the …
particularly challenging to treat. This review illustrates a multidisciplinary approach to the …
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation infant and childhood primary brain and central nervous system tumors diagnosed in the United States in 2007–2011
QT Ostrom, PM De Blank, C Kruchko… - Neuro …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Background CBTRUS is currently the only population-based site-specific registry in the US
that works in partnership with a public cancer surveillance organization, the CDC's NPCR …
that works in partnership with a public cancer surveillance organization, the CDC's NPCR …