LOS ANGELES (April 15, 2008) – A common, naturally occurring virus that attacks cancer cells but appears to be harmless to normal cells is being studied as a possible treatment for malignant, highly aggressive and deadly brain tumors called gliomas. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are among a few in the United States evaluating this experimental therapy.
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For more information on the glioma study, which is offered through the Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Brain Tumor Center, patients may contact Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 1-800-CEDARS-1 or at www.csmc.edu under “Clinical Trials.”
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