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Christina Cone, DNP, MBA, ANP-BC, AOCNP, has been named associate deputy director of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.

It’s common to ask: do brain tumors show up in blood work? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Discover the role blood work plays in brain tumor detection and treatment.

Children transitioning from brain tumor treatment back to the classroom can face many challenges. Here are tips for helping them during this important phase you can use to help.

Talking to children about a brain tumor diagnosis is a challenging but essential first step towards successful treatment and well-being. Here are the best ways to help kids understand their diagnosis.

August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress, and building healthy routines. For patients, caregivers, and survivors navigating a brain tumor diagnosis, wellness is not a luxury. It is an essential part of care. At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, we believe that supporting quality of life is just as important as treating the tumor. Our approach to wellness centers around supportive care, education, and whole-person healing.

Seizures are a common symptom of glioblastoma. Discover why they happen, how they’re treated, and what support is available for patients managing both epilepsy and brain cancer.

Worried about memory changes, headaches, or other symptoms? This guide helps you prepare for an informed, productive conversation with your doctor about possible brain tumor signs.

When you or a loved one is facing a brain cancer diagnosis, one of the first questions you may ask is, "What’s the best treatment?" It’s a natural question, and an important one. The answer depends on many factors, but the good news is that there are more options today than ever before.

An early question that brain tumor patients and caregivers often ask is, “Will I need surgery?” The idea of brain surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when you're still trying to process a diagnosis. And while surgery is often part of treatment, it’s not the only option.

When we talk about early childhood brain development, most of us imagine crawling babies, colorful toys, and milestones like first words or first steps. But at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, we often meet families where this development journey takes an unexpected turn.