Tumors that arise in the brain (primary brain tumors) represent 3.5% of all cancer cases in Norway. These tumors are not a homogenous group. Their occurrence can range from benign tumors that require limited treatment, to aggressive malignant tumors with a poor prognosis. Tumors from other parts of the body can spread (metastasize) to the brain forming secondary brain tumours. Of the primary brain tumors, gliomas represent the largest group. These are formed from the brain’s supporting cells and show different levels of malignancy, with glioblastomas as the most severe tumor type.
Norwegian Brain Tumor Consortium
National network for personalized treatment of brain cancer
Our vision
By combining leading basic, translational and clinical brain cancer research efforts undertaken in Norway’s universities, hospitals and research institutes, we will be able to provide brain tumor patients with a more precise, effective and personalized treatment.
What is brain cancer?
Close to patients and relatives
Our work is focused on the challenges that brain tumor patients and their relatives encounter. We have prioritized working in close collaboration with patient organizations to enable better decision-making processes, where the integration of the patient perspective is central to the treatment delivered. NBTC was founded with the generous support from the Norwegian Cancer Society in collaboration with Norwegian Brain Tumor Association.
Our goals
Video
See our video where professor Rolf Bjerkvig at the University of Bergen explains the principles and technology behind this initiative.