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A French pharmaceutical company just acquired the maker of a groundbreaking childhood brain cancer treatment in a $2.5 billion deal. The move will help more kids worldwide access life-saving medicine.
A Georgia brewpub packed with cowboy boots and country music raised vital funds for families battling pediatric cancer. The Sebi-Strong Foundation, started by childhood brain cancer survivor Sebastian Tran, now helps other families through their toughest days.
Irene Morales went from emergency brain surgery to cancer-free in four years, and now she's running a 5K to inspire others. The Homestead artist is joining fellow survivors at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge to celebrate beating the odds.
A groundbreaking study shows that pinpoint radiation therapy helps brain cancer patients think clearer, feel better, and stay independent longer than traditional whole-brain treatment. This approach could transform care for thousands diagnosed with multiple brain tumors each year.
A 12-year-old girl who battled brain cancer created a legacy that's still bringing hope to thousands of children fighting the same disease. Her simple idea of Joy Jars filled with toys and gifts has sparked a movement where volunteers nationwide gather to spread comfort to young cancer patients.
Patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, finally have new hope. Boston researchers just proved a genetically modified virus can extend survival by helping the immune system attack tumors.
Scientists used a genetically modified herpes virus to help immune cells attack glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. Patients in the trial lived longer than expected, offering new hope after 20 years without treatment advances.
Lily Zataar, an 8-year-old brain cancer survivor from New Orleans, answered her door to discover she'd been chosen as the 2026 Bionic Bitty Babe. She'll spend the year dancing alongside an inspiring team of cancer survivors in Mardi Gras parades and community events.
Researchers at Brown University Health have discovered a molecule that could revolutionize treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. The breakthrough explains why some tumor cells resist chemotherapy while others don't.
Becca Valle was given months to live after a glioblastoma diagnosis, but a breakthrough ultrasound treatment helped her become part of a rare 10% who survive past five years. The experimental therapy could transform how doctors treat deadly brain cancers.
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered a pill that stops glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, from spreading in lab mice without harmful side effects. The breakthrough targets a gene that drives the cancer's aggressive spread through the brain.
Scientists created tiny particles that hunt down and destroy harmful proteins causing dementia and cancer, including in the brain where most drugs can't reach. Early tests show success against major cancer drivers, and the technology could transform treatment for diseases once considered impossible to treat.
A startup is bringing hope to glioblastoma patients with an experimental CAR-T therapy that made all three initial patients' tumors shrink dramatically. One patient remains cancer-free more than 2.5 years after treatment.
Scientists at UCLA built miniature 3D brain models that reveal why the deadliest brain cancer resists treatment, opening doors to personalized therapies. These lab-grown organoids mimic real human brains, showing for the first time how tumors communicate with healthy cells to become more aggressive.
Kyle Dreesen, battling Grade 4 brain cancer, made a bucket list wish in November: watch his beloved Seahawks reach the Super Bowl and go with them. After Sunday's NFC Championship win, he's halfway there.
Australian researchers have developed tiny particles that can cross into the brain and destroy disease-causing proteins linked to dementia and cancer. The breakthrough technology could finally treat diseases once considered impossible to cure.
Scientists at McMaster University discovered how deadly glioblastoma grows and identified an existing HIV medication that could fight it. The breakthrough could fast-track treatment for patients who currently have few options.
Sienna Barbara completed her final year of high school just months after emergency brain surgery removed a tumor from her brain. Now she's pursuing her dream of becoming a paramedic while advocating for affordable access to life-saving medication.
Korean scientists discovered that deadly brain tumors in young adults may start developing years before doctors can see them on scans. The breakthrough could lead to earlier detection and better treatments for a cancer that often returns after surgery.