CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NEOPLASM

This program offers a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called methionine to help doctors better see and manage central nervous system (brain, spine) and head/neck tumors in children and young adults. The scan provides extra information that can guide treatment decision…

This study tests whether using two contrast agents (gadolinium and ferumoxytol) in one MRI session can improve the detection and diagnosis of brain and central nervous system abnormalities. About 150 participants with neurological symptoms or known brain lesions will undergo imag…

This study follows 250 young adult cancer survivors to see how their social relationships and physical activity change over time and how these factors affect their quality of life. Participants wear an activity tracker and complete surveys. The goal is to learn how to better supp…

This study is a large registry that collects health information and leftover tumor or blood samples from up to 75,000 children and young adults with cancer. The goal is to track outcomes and gather data to help doctors find better ways to treat and care for these patients over ti…

This study collects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 400 adults with brain or spinal cord tumors to identify biomarkers—measurable signs of disease. Researchers hope these samples will help develop new strategies to diagnose, monitor, and treat brain tumors more effectively. Partic…

This study asks brain cancer patients about their experience with telemedicine compared to in-person visits. Researchers want to learn if patients feel they receive good care through virtual appointments. The goal is to improve how care is delivered to people with brain tumors.