Scientists identify common molecular program across multiple brain tumor types
Research uncovering the origin of pineoblastoma, a rare pediatric brain tumor, has also revealed a dependency across multiple…
Study identifies a promising strategy to treat brain metastases
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has identified a promising strategy to treat brain metastases, one of…
Grandad with brain cancer thought headaches were sleep apnea | Health
A grandad who put his headaches and fatigue down to sleep apnoea was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer.…
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it…
Assessing long-term cognitive risks in ependymoma survivors
A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for…
Grandmother, 65, Was Told Her Dizziness Was Due to Depression Before Being Given Deadly Diagnosis
NEED TO KNOW Pamela Cook began feeling unwell in September 2023 and was prescribed antidepressants by her doctor,…
Early treatment of slow-growing brain tumors may worsen cognitive function
The treatment of a slow-growing brain tumor is often accompanied by impaired cognitive functions such as difficulties with…
Mom Was Told Her Tingly Arm Was Anxiety — Then She Collapsed and Received a Devastating Diagnosis
NEED TO KNOW Kelsey Stoksted felt a persistent tingling in her arm, but the Wisconsin mom’s bloodwork came…
Intranasal nanomedicine shows promise against glioblastoma
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed…
Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the…
Repeated sampling offers insight into glioblastoma therapy response
A multi-institutional study from the Accelerating GBM Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab, led by investigators from the Mass…