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Brain tumor center of excellence providing hope and innovative treatments for patients.

01/23/2026

John Armstrong was known for his kindness, curiosity, and deep love for his family — qualities that continue to inspire those who knew him.

To honor his legacy, his wife, Peggy Armstrong, created the John Rhea Armstrong Memorial Fund to support groundbreaking glioblastoma research at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.

Even though John couldn’t be treated at Duke, our clinicians offered guidance and compassion to the Armstrong family throughout his journey — kindness that deeply shaped Peggy’s decision to establish this generous legacy gift.

Stories like the Armstrongs’ remind us how powerful generosity can be. On February 12, during our annual Thank-a-thon, we’ll be calling donors to say thank you for making moments of hope and healing possible.

🔗 Explore more stories of impact in our full report: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d80ae7ea2c.html /1

01/21/2026

The initial visit is an important part of the care process. At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, this first step focuses on listening, reviewing medical history and prior studies, and bringing together multidisciplinary expertise. Each decision that follows is informed by careful evaluation, collaboration, and a commitment to individualized care.

01/14/2026

Questions about brain tumors can take many forms, from understanding a diagnosis to learning about treatment options, research, and ongoing care. Finding clear, reliable information is an important part of navigating this space.

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center blog brings together comprehensive articles written by clinical experts across a wide range of topics, offering context, education, and guidance for patients, caregivers, and families. These resources are designed to support understanding at every stage of the care journey.

To explore the full library of articles, visit
https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/blog

01/09/2026

Care does not pause between appointments. In the time between visits, a significant amount of work takes place to ensure that each patient’s care is thoughtful, coordinated, and informed by the most complete picture possible. This ongoing process helps guide decisions and supports continuity throughout care.

• Careful review of imaging and pathology: Scans and pathology findings are reviewed in detail to understand the diagnosis, assess changes over time, and identify information that may influence next steps.

• Evaluation of the full clinical picture: Medical history, prior treatments, symptoms, and patient specific considerations are reviewed together to ensure decisions are grounded in context, not just individual data points.

• Multidisciplinary discussion and collaboration: Cases are discussed across specialties, allowing clinicians to share perspectives, consider options, and align on recommendations through collective expertise.

• Refinement of care plans: Treatment approaches are thoughtfully considered and adjusted as needed, reflecting new information, clinical insight, and individual patient needs.

• Preparation for next steps: This work helps ensure that upcoming visits are focused, informed, and guided by careful planning rather than rushed decision making.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, this process continues behind the scenes so that care remains deliberate, collaborative, and centered on each patient.

01/06/2026

These are questions we hear every day. Each patient journey is different, and care should include clear information, time to ask questions, and support at every step.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, our approach is centered on thoughtful, individualized care for patients and families.

Visit https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/ to learn more.

01/02/2026

As we begin a new year, we hold space for hope in all its forms. Hope in science. Hope in care. Hope in the quiet strength of patients, caregivers, and the teams who walk alongside them every day.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, hope is found in thoughtful medicine, in collaboration, and in showing up with compassion and intention. We continue forward with a shared commitment to thoughtful care, meaningful progress, and the people at the center of it all.

12/31/2025

Today is the final day of the year and the last opportunity to make a 2025 tax deductible gift.

At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, every day begins with a commitment to caring for patients and families with expertise, compassion, and the most advanced research in the field. This work is possible because of a community that believes in better treatments, better options, and better outcomes.

Your year end gift directly supports patient care and fuels the research that drives progress forward. When you choose to give today, you are helping patients feel supported now while shaping the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

As we close out the year, we are deeply grateful for everyone who stands with us and believes in what is possible. Thank you for being part of this mission.

Make your year end gift by visiting https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth/?designation=3912597

12/30/2025

This holiday season, Dr. Annick Desjardins reminds us what hope looks like at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center. Expert care, leading research, and a team committed to improving outcomes are the foundation of every patient and family we support. We are grateful for the community that helps make this work possible.

12/25/2025

Wishing you a happy holiday season from all of us at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.

We are honored to care for this community and grateful for the support that helps us bring hope to patients and families every day.

12/24/2025

The holiday season often brings a chance to pause and reflect on the moments, people, and hopes that matter most. Our community is made up of patients, families, caregivers, researchers, nurses, and supporters who carry incredible strength through every season.

Thank you for being part of a space defined by compassion and connection. We invite you to read through the comments and uplift one another as we move toward the end of the year.

12/22/2025

A new study at Duke is evaluating an FDA Breakthrough Device designed to provide real- time monitoring of recurrent glioblastoma during treatment. The device is surgically placed near the tumor and allows clinicians to safely obtain repeated tumor samples through a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. This study is also testing two investigational immunotherapies delivered directly into the tumor using convection-enhanced delivery.

Patients may be eligible if they are 18 or older, have recurrent glioblastoma after prior standard therapy, and are able to undergo device placement and investigational treatment.

Learn more about the study and eligibility at https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04547777

12/18/2025

A new chapter of support is beginning at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke thanks to a generous two hundred fifty thousand dollar gift from Rebecca Feinglos in honor of her parents, Susan and Mark Feinglos. This donation will launch the Susan and Mark Feinglos Grief Initiative, a program designed to provide compassionate grief resources for patients, families, and the care teams who walk alongside them.

The initiative will offer dedicated grief education, individual and group support, and new research that helps us better understand how to care for families during the most challenging moments of a brain tumor journey. It reflects a shared commitment to healing, connection, and the emotional wellbeing of everyone touched by this disease.

We are deeply grateful for the Feinglos family and for the hope this initiative will bring to our community.

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047 Baker House, Trent Drive
Durham, NC
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+19196845301

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https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/

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