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The 2019 International DIPG/DMG Symposium set for Sydney, Australia, August 1-3

Researchers and families meet in Sydney to achieve one goal: find the Homerun Cure™ to all cancers - starting with DIPG. The 2019 International DIPG/DMG Symposium is set for Sydney, Australia, August 1-3. This progressive medical showcase, started by The Cure Starts Now®, is the cooperative effort of foundations, medical institutions, and research experts with one goal: to inspire, to form, and to fund new collaborations that lead to more effective treatments for DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine

Your Support is Making an Impact

Imagine finding the cure for cancer. Not A cure for A cancer, but THE cure for ALL cancers. Experts believe it starts with the most difficult cancers, like childhood brain cancer and DIPG. It’s the Homerun Cure and, unlike other cancer charities, it’s our mission. But then again, we’re not like other cancer charities. The Cure Starts Now is an organized, passionate group with a single goal: cure cancer. We have a plan. A strategy. A process. We don’t throw darts at a wall and see what sticks. W

Case Report in the Journal of Neurosurgery Highlights Potential of ONC201 in H3 K27M-mutant DIPG

Oncoceutics announced today the publication of an article entitled "First clinical experience with DRD2/3 antagonist ONC201 in H3 K27M–mutant pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma: a case report” in the Journal of Neurosurgery (authored by Matthew D. Hall, M.D., MBA). The article summarizes the medical history of a 10-year-old girl with a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) brain tumor. Following radiation therapy and treatment with ONC201 on a compassionate use basis, she developed nea

The Cure Starts Now Supports xCures as They Collaborate with Oncoceutics to Expanded Access Protocol for ONC201 in H3 K27M-mutant gliomas

Updated May 30, 2019 xCures and Cancer Commons are pleased to announce a collaboration with Oncoceutics to implement the Expanded Access policy of the company. Part of this Expanded Access program is an intermediate size Expanded Access protocol for ONC201 in patients with H3 K27M-mutant glioma entitled “ONC018: Expanded Access to ONC201 for Patients with H3 K27M-mutant and/or Midline High Grade Gliomas” that was recently accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).   The H3 K27M mut

The Cure Starts Now Expands into Colorado in Honor of Piper Waneka

Castle Rock Family Honors Daughter by Establishing the First Chapter of The Cure Starts Now in Colorado Castle Rock, CO | February 27, 2019 — International non-profit, The Cure Starts Now, announces its newest chapter in Castle Rock, CO. The addition of this new chapter allows The Cure Starts Now to further its mission of finding the Homerun Cure™ for cancer by funding research of one of the deadliest, most aggressive forms of cancer: diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) – a cancer that prima

Support Grows in Kentucky in Honor of DIPG Warrior, Bruce

Family Honors Son by Establishing a Chapter of The Cure Starts Now in Central Kentucky Lexington, KY | February 11, 2019 — International non-profit, The Cure Starts Now, announces its 43nd chapter in Lexington, KY. The addition of this new chapter allows The Cure Starts Now to further its mission of finding the Homerun Cure™ for cancer by funding research of one of the deadliest, most aggressive forms of cancer: diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) – a cancer that primarily affects children.

Support Grows in Minnesota in Honor of Tyler Magnuson

Sister Honors Late Brother by Establishing the First Chapter of The Cure Starts Now in Minnesota Veseli, MN | January 11, 2019 — International non-profit, The Cure Starts Now, announces its 42nd chapter in Veseli, MN in honor of Tyler Magnuson. The addition of this new chapter allows The Cure Starts Now to further its mission of finding the Homerun Cure for cancer by funding research of one of the deadliest, most aggressive forms of cancer: DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) – a cancer that

A year of Growth: 2018 At-A-Glance

2018 has been an amazing year of Growth for The Cure Starts Now. More chapters. More donors. More funds raised for pediatric brain cancer research. Information current as of December 26, 2018.

The Cure Starts Now Delivers Boxes of Hope to Children Battling Cancer.

The Cure Starts Now sends DIPG Warriors boxes full of hand written letters of encouragement as part of their Hearts of Hope campaign. At The Cure Starts Now Once in a Lifetime Gala in April, as part of a live donation request, attendees were encouraged to write a small note of encouragement on a little gold heart to be sent to Piper Waneka – a young girl from Colorado who was battling DIPG. Seeing the joy that it brought her, we decided to share the love and send boxes to more Warriors. Thanks t

The Cure Starts Now Brings Together Over 130 Families for Hugely Successful Giving Tuesday Fundraiser.

The Cure Starts Now raises over $226,000 through online fundraising campaign targeted at social giving. On Giving Tuesday, November 27th, 2018, The Cure Starts Now hosted a four-hour-long Facebook Live Give-a-thon as the culmination of the week-long 100 Families Strong campaign. This campaign brought together both current and past families that have been directly impacted by DIPG to unite under a single cause: to raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research – determined to make sure no other