Brain Cancer

My daughter's diagnosis of a rare and aggressive brain tumor at 3 years old made me strongly consider whether or not to have her treated with radiation.

A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.

A phase 2 clinical trial of a new brain cancer treatment is underway.

The FDA has accepted a new drug application for the glioma-imaging agent Pixclara, with a decision expected next year.

In some with grade 3 brain cancer, adding PCV chemotherapy regimen to radiation showed better survival outcomes than another type of chemotherapy, but safety should be considered.

While being a caregiver to my youngest daughter with brain cancer, I felt emotional turmoil while being away from my firstborn daughter.

CLD-101 is a novel stem cell-based treatment that delivers oncolytic viruses to tumors, which may benefit patients with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.

Two months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.

The Hall of Famer has died from brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA has announced.

From Ann Wilson’s return to Heart after chemotherapy to Ryan Reynolds visiting a fan with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

When my daughter couldn't express her words while she received treatment for brain cancer, her eyes told me everything I needed to know.

Patients with metastatic disease whose cancers were tested and treated for specific mutations tended to have better outcomes than those given the standard of care.

The novel glioblastoma treatment, APTN-101, had its new drug application accepted by the FDA.

In August 2024, the FDA approved six new cancer treatments, including some that haven’t previously been approved.

The first FDA-approved systemic therapy may be beneficial to patients with low-grade astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with IDH1 or 2 mutations.

For patients with glioblastoma, collecting information about their disease and treatment options is important before providing informed consent.

The FDA has approved Voranigo to treat certain patients with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with select mutations, following surgery.

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Putting notes on the fridge is one method that may help patients with glioblastoma who have worsened short-term memory, an expert explained.

From Teddi Mellencamp revealing that she had more melanoma spots removed to Isabella Strahan announcing being cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Results from a phase 2/3 study demonstrated that paxalisib led to a 3.8-month survival improvement in some patients with glioblastoma.

The FDA has approved several treatments for patients with solid tumors. Here are five recently approved treatments.

Ojemda treatment for certain patients with pediatric low-grade glioma is “well-tolerated” and may be safer than traditional options, an expert told CURE®.

Sometimes we meet strangers along the way on this cancer path, with whom we have brief, intimate connections that awaken and humble us anew again.

Cancer's chaos can cause a storm full of unknowns.

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Ojemda for patients 6 months and older with relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma with a BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation.

From the Allman Brothers Band’s singer Dickey Betts dying after a cancer diagnosis to the “Shopaholic” author announcing her glioblastoma diagnosis, here’s what is happening in the cancer space this week.

From Patrick Swayze’s widow recalling his pancreatic cancer diagnosis to Demi Moore speaking about her aunt’s courage during cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

From WWE champion Roman Reigns sharing about his leukemia status to Arizona rep. Raúl Grijalva announcing diagnosis, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

Cancer comes with an awful storm, but the prisms of light can make it a little less worse.