Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

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A WHO grade 3 pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma characterized by the presence of five or more mitoses per 10 high-power fields. Necrosis may be present. Patients have shorter survival rates when compared to those with WHO grade 2 pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma.

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma(47)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.2
2	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.2
3	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.2
4	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.2
5	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.2
6	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
7	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
8	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
9	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
10	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
11	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
12	Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
13	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
14	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
15	Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
16	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
17	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
18	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
19	UF Health Cancer InstituteGainesville, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
20	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterBuffalo, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
21	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
22	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
23	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
24	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
25	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
26	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
27	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
28	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
29	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
30	Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, NJ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
31	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
32	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
33	University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer CenterAlbuquerque, NM NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
34	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
35	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
36	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
37	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
38	Livestrong Cancer InstitutesAustin, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
39	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
40	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
41	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
42	Upstate Cancer CenterSyracuse, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
43	Loma Linda University Cancer CenterLoma Linda, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
44	Tampa General Hospital Cancer InstituteTampa, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
45	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
46	BC CancerVancouver, BC Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	49.1
47	Comprehensive Cancer Center St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis, TN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	29.0

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