A Children's Brain Tumor Cure
Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGAs) are the most common childhood brain tumors. These brain tumors are also the least researched.
In response to overwhelming requests, we have created a new business name, "A Children's Brain Tumor Cure". This new entity is the synonymous with the PLGA Foundation...but we are able to help even MORE kids battling brain tumors.
PLGA FOUNDATION is doing business as "A CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOR CURE".
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Children suffering from the most common form of brain tumor affecting younger Americans accomplished a major victory this weekend, with adoption into law of a provision giving the National Institutes of Health one year to develop a plan to speed the pace of research into the disease. The measure also addresses a number of long-standing technical obstacles that researchers say have stymied the development of more effective, less toxic treatments.
NCI AWARDS DFCI $7.5 FOR PLGA RESEARCH
The Dana Farber Cancer Institute's recent grant application to the NCI entitled "Therapeutic Opportunities for Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytoma" was approved for funding in March 2011. This unprecedented move for the NCI marks a milestone in government funded pediatric low grade astrocytoma/glioma research initiatives
For Newly Diagnosed
You are not alone. The PLGA foundation is here to help you find the facts, resources, and support you need to help your child win the battle against their brain tumor.Even though PLGA research is critically under funded, there is a much we do know about childhood brain tumors. We encourage you to use this site to educate yourself on what can be done to give your child a brighter tomorrow.
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Meet our PLGA Teams
Team Tyler
Tyler was diagnosed with a brainstem JPA in 2010, having already lost his grandfather to a brain tumor at a young age, he and his family are determined to bring awareness and raise funds to make sure that a cure for Brain Tumors is found. Team Tyler joined the PLGA foundation’s efforts in its 2011 Geared Up For Kids Ride raising much needed funds to drive new cutting edge research initiatives.
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New Sorafenib Phase II Clinical Trial OPENS
Dr. Matthias Karajannis, New York University's, Lagone Medical Center just announced that enrollment for the Phase II Study of Sorafenib in Children (and young adults) with recurrent or progressive Low-Grade Astrocytoma (including optic pathway gliomas) is officially OPEN! Three other institutions, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and Johns Hopkins University are all set to open for enrollment shortly.
Upcoming Events
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