New Clinical Trial to Test Intra-arterial Infusion for Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors I liked this trial in adults, and am happy to see it in pediatric. Hopefully it will allow Avastin to be used in kids without systemic side effects. It may have a higher chance of complications for the actual infusion, but then there is less exposure to the rest of the body, and if it is done the same way they use it on adults, it is just 1 infusion ever 3 months.
When I first heard about intra-arterial Avastin I thought it was a crazy concept, but then I talked to the researcher who does the procedure and he convinced me that it may work. I got him to speak at a support group meeting and videotaped it. Click HERE to see the video about the procedure in adults (I assume it is similar for kids)
Musella Foundation awards 2 grants for pediatric brain tumor research! We awarded 2 important grants for pediatric brain tumor research. I would like ot thank Isabel Simpson who shaved her head to raise money for research for helping to raise money for these projects, as well as all of my volunteers who helped with the National Walk To End Brain Tumors, especially Diane Bier, our National Walk Coordinator!
New Amazon Fundraiser If you shop at Amazon, please read this - you can generate donations to the Musella Foundation and it doesn't cost you anything extra!
