NEWS May 2024
The latest in our partnership with Forbes:
The New Frontier: How Smartphone Data Can Revolutionize Cancer Care
By Jacob Ellen
The potential of patient-generated data in glioblastoma (GBM) research represents a paradigm shift in how we approach the study and treatment of the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.
Progress in GBM research and treatment has been painfully slow. Median life expectancy at diagnosis is a devastating 12 to 16 months, with only 5% of patients surviving beyond five years. Traditional methods of monitoring the progression of the disease, such as imaging and clinical exams, are conducted infrequently at follow-up appointments in the clinic. Meanwhile, self-reported patient questionnaires offer only a snapshot in time, and can be compromised as the person experiences gradual cognitive decline….”
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