Clinical trial explores high-dose vitamin B3 as potential treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer
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A clinical trial is exploring whether high doses of vitamin B3 (niacin) could help patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly brain cancer. Scientists discovered that niacin may help revive immune cells that tumors shut down, enabling them to attack cancer more effectively. Early results have been promising, with patients showing significantly better progression-free survival than expected. The article follows the story of Edward Waldner, a 55-year-old diagnosed with glioblastoma, highlighting the potential of this vitamin-based approach to improve outcomes against one of the deadliest brain cancers.
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· 3 pulledThe doctor said I had a mass on my brain and needed to see an oncologist.
For months, Edward (Ed) Waldner knew something wasn't right.
Early results have been promising, with patients showing significantly better progression-free survival than expected.
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