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Mental health is part of health.On World Mental Health Day, Katherine B. Peters, MD, PhD, Director of Supportive Care at...
10/14/2026

Mental health is part of health.

On World Mental Health Day, Katherine B. Peters, MD, PhD, Director of Supportive Care at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, shares an important reminder:

“For all patients, including brain tumor patients, mental health needs to be nurtured similarly to our neurologic and general health.”

A brain tumor diagnosis can bring changes that extend far beyond physical health. Emotional and psychological well-being deserve attention throughout the care journey, too.

Every number represents a patient and family who entrusted our team with their care.Last year, the Preston Robert Tisch ...
10/08/2026

Every number represents a patient and family who entrusted our team with their care.

Last year, the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke saw approximately 7,500 adult patients and 450 pediatric patients across our programs.

Behind that care is a multidisciplinary team working across clinical care, research, supportive services, and education to meet the needs of patients throughout the brain tumor journey.

https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/

A closer look at the science behind brain tumor research.At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, researc...
10/06/2026

A closer look at the science behind brain tumor research.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, researchers are working to better understand how brain tumors behave, grow, and respond to treatment. That work starts in the lab, where studying tumor biology at the cellular level can help uncover new questions, new targets, and new possibilities for patients.

Research like this is one part of the larger effort to connect scientific discovery with the future of brain tumor care.

October is National Physical Therapy Month, recognizing the role physical therapy can play in supporting movement, stren...
10/01/2026

October is National Physical Therapy Month, recognizing the role physical therapy can play in supporting movement, strength, mobility, balance, and overall function.

For patients affected by brain tumors or their treatment, rehabilitation may include physical therapy as well as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, cognitive therapy, and mental health rehabilitation services.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, caring for patients extends beyond treating the tumor and includes supporting quality of life throughout the care journey.

Are brain tumors in children the same as brain tumors in adults?Not necessarily. Pediatric brain tumors include a divers...
09/28/2026

Are brain tumors in children the same as brain tumors in adults?

Not necessarily. Pediatric brain tumors include a diverse group of diseases, and their biology, tumor types and treatment considerations can differ significantly from those seen most commonly in adults.

Because a child’s brain and body are still developing, treatment planning must also consider growth, development, learning, neurological function and long-term quality of life.

This is one reason specialized pediatric neuro-oncology care and pediatric-specific research are essential to continued progress.

What questions about pediatric brain tumors would you like our team to address next?

Pediatric brain tumor care extends far beyond a single specialty.At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke,...
09/24/2026

Pediatric brain tumor care extends far beyond a single specialty.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, pediatric neuro-oncologists and neurosurgeons work alongside nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, rehabilitation professionals and other specialists to address the medical and developmental needs of each child.

This multidisciplinary approach allows different perspectives to inform care while providing families with support throughout treatment and beyond.

For some pediatric brain tumors, existing treatments remain limited, making the development of new therapeutic approache...
09/23/2026

For some pediatric brain tumors, existing treatments remain limited, making the development of new therapeutic approaches an important area of research.

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke has longstanding expertise in immunotherapy, an approach designed to harness or direct the immune system against cancer. Within pediatric neuro-oncology, research has included immune-based strategies such as cancer vaccines, T-cell therapies, immunotoxins and anti-cancer viral therapies.

Research across the field continues to explore how these approaches may be used more effectively and for which patients they may be most appropriate.

To learn more, visit our website at https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/.

When a child is evaluated for a brain tumor, specialized pediatric care brings together multiple areas of expertise from...
09/22/2026

When a child is evaluated for a brain tumor, specialized pediatric care brings together multiple areas of expertise from the beginning.

The process may include review of imaging and pathology, neurological and developmental assessment, consultation across specialties and the development of an individualized treatment plan. Supportive services can be incorporated throughout care based on the needs of the child and family.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor care is supported by a multidisciplinary team with access to advanced treatments and clinical research.

09/18/2026

A Duke-developed immunotherapy for glioblastoma is entering a first-in-human clinical trial.

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are evaluating EGFRvIII-BRiTE, an experimental therapy designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and help the immune system recognize and attack aggressive brain tumor cells.

Developed over the past decade at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, the treatment showed promising results in preclinical studies. The Phase I trial is now enrolling participants and will help researchers evaluate the therapy's safety and determine appropriate dosing for future studies.

“This first-in-human study is an important step in determining whether this approach can translate into meaningful benefit for patients,” said Mustafa Khasraw, MD, professor of neurosurgery (Duke Neurosurgery) and principal investigator of the trial.

🔗 Read more at the link in our comments.

For children with brain tumors, care must consider more than the disease itself.A tumor and its treatment can affect mov...
09/14/2026

For children with brain tumors, care must consider more than the disease itself.

A tumor and its treatment can affect movement, communication, learning, emotional health and everyday activities. Pediatric supportive care may therefore involve physical, occupational and speech therapy, psychosocial services, educational support and resources for families.

The goal is not only to treat the tumor, but also to support the child’s development, function and quality of life throughout care and recovery.

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