CARE Gives Patients Hope

It’s because of South Sound CARE and the generosity of our supporters that patients like A.R. have hope! 

 CARE patient A.R. suffers from a glioblastoma which is a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. It grows rapidly and sadly there are currently no FDA approved treatments available. 

 A.R.’s only option was NEO100-01 study, which was not available at the University of Washington Medical Center where the patient was receiving care. Since it typically takes months to activate a site, A.R. reached out to CARE through our partner ANOVA to help her gain emergency access. CARE sent a request to the pharma sponsor and the FDA and was able to obtain the drug through Compassionate Use!

 The drug is dispensed through a nebulizer treatment which helps penetrate the blood-brain barrier to effectively reach the tumor. Although she comes into the clinic once a month, A.R. is able to do her daily treatments at home. 

One month into treatment, A.R. is doing well and her symptoms have reduced. She started her second cycle at the end of March and gets scans mid-April to gauge the effect on her tumor. 

A.R. has hope because of supporters like you!