Dr. David Scadden is a hematologist, oncologist, and Harvard medical school professor. He is also the author of a memoir for a book recalling his early medical schooling and career.…
Duncan Avery is father to two children, Kalea, and Noah. At age six, doctors discovered Kalea had a tumor in her brain. They would successfully remove it via surgical methods.…
According to Medical Xpress, Chris Jones from the Institute of Cancer Research in the UK has delved into the complexities of the rare childhood brain tumors called diffuse intrinsic pontine…
According to NBC News, pediatric cancer rates are at the highest numbers in Northeast America. The government cancer map data also shows that the lowest rates of childhood cancer are…
According to a report from the University of Toledo, researchers developed a new molecule that could stop cancer in its tracks. The molecule, known as Sweet-P, works by targeting a…
According to a story by CBS News, an unsuspecting virus may become a potential treatment for brain cancer. The study showed that those who were given a genetically modified version…
According to a story from news-medical.net, a group of scientists from the Cincinnati Children's Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute have recently published a study in the journal Nature Cell Biology. This…
According to EurekAlert!, a study at Virginia Commonwealth University has potentially pinpointed the so called "Achilles heal" of a certain type of deadly brain cancer: glioblastoma multiforme. Glioblastoma, or glioblastoma…
Early trial results in the United Kingdom point to a new vaccine which may extend the lives of cancer patients. The vaccine, designed to help treat glioblastoma, is being described…
Senator John McCain has been fighting for most of his adult life. Now is no different. He faces a battle with brain cancer. His daughter, Meghan supports him often in…
The family of Tessa Jowell, a UK politician who recently passed away from a brain tumour, have commended the government for their commitment to improving diagnostic and treatment services for…
What do bitcoin and healthcare have in common? Not much until recently. Now an established healthcare provider is launching a system based on patient empowerment. The platform focuses primarily on…
According to a story from Neuroscience News, researchers have begun to test the effectiveness of a certain molecule in fighting against childhood brain cancers, such as medulloblastoma. It has the…
According to a story from medicalxpress.com, a recent study suggests that cognitive deficits that can occur as side effects of targeted brain cancer drugs could be successfully reversed with therapy.…
According to a story from the Nottingham Post, the family members of brain cancer patients are putting their time and money towards the funding of a cutting edge MRI scanner…
Lyndsey Rowe wanted to make sure her son left a legacy. Lloyd always wanted to help people, but a lost battle against brain cancer prevented him from doing all of…
Many cancers employ a sort of genetic smoke screen that allows them to hide from the body’s immune system. One variety of immunotherapy, however, may be able to clear the…
You might think that completing cancer treatment and surviving the terrible experience would be the ultimate relief, yet, a new report shares the heightened stress cancer survivors face, reports CBC…
According to a story from fosters.com, a twelve year old boy that survived a battle with brain cancer has begun playing ice hockey, his favorite sport, once again. Levi Whitcomb…
Fashion blogger Yavanna Keogh who runs Makeupmonster just took to social media the devastating news of her son's recent diagnosis, first reported by Mirror. Yavanna and her partner from Dublin,…
According to a story from brightsurf.com, a student at Clemson University discovered twenty-two different genes that are associated with the formation of glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of brain…
According to stories from Wave3 News and WHAS 1, high schooler Jesse Schott of Bullitt County is in his third battle with brain cancer. At his local high school, Schott is…
Dangerous forms of brain cancer such as glioblastoma are almost impossible to treat. However, new research by Dr. Roel Verhaak could change that. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form for…
There aren't many families like the Bradley's-- not just because they face the loss of their 10-year-old son who passed away recently due to brain cancer, but because of their…
A phase three clinical study is beginning for a new glioblastoma treatment. The new drug is called VAL-083 and is specially designed for treatment of late-stage glioblastoma. The study will…
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