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Patients in England with low-grade brain tumors can now access a groundbreaking pill that slows disease and cuts seizures by 64%. It's the first new brain tumor treatment approved in the UK in two decades.
Patients with low-grade brain tumors in England and Wales can now access vorasidenib, the first new adult brain tumor treatment approved in the UK in two decades. The drug helps patients delay harsh chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments while living longer without their disease progressing.
A national trial found that an existing cancer pill may slow aggressive brain tumors in patients who had run out of options. Nearly 60% of patients saw their tumors stop growing for at least six months.
Revolutionary DNA profiling technology now diagnoses brain tumors with 95% accuracy, helping doctors personalize treatment for 90,000 Americans diagnosed annually. From molecular fingerprinting to new ways of crossing the brain's protective barrier, researchers are turning one of medicine's toughest challenges into a story of hope.
England approved its first new brain tumor treatment in 18 years, offering hope to 300 patients living in fear of their tumors growing. For Sally Penny, the pill has already given her a year without side effects and precious time with her children.
Scientists cracked the code on why aggressive brain tumors strike only young children, opening doors to new treatments. The breakthrough reveals how cancer hijacks normal brain development in ways doctors can now target.
Angel Faulk survived a 14-hour brain surgery to remove a tumor wrapped around her brain stem, leaving her temporarily paralyzed. Now she's inspiring others through fitness classes and her nonprofit, proving recovery can lead to purpose.
Brain tumor patients in Augusta, Georgia can now receive treatment without surgery, incisions, or even general anesthesia. The new Gamma Knife Esprit system is already helping patients heal faster with fewer side effects.
Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can detect deadly brain tumors with over 90% accuracy, potentially replacing invasive biopsies and enabling earlier diagnosis. The breakthrough could help GPs identify aggressive glioblastomas through a test as simple as a COVID rapid test.
Only 12% of brain tumor patients in the UK join clinical trials—the lowest rate of all cancers. A new initiative called ACT-BT is changing that by connecting patients with potentially life-saving research opportunities.
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at a missed field goal that he had a seizure, revealing a tennis ball-sized brain tumor doctors removed just in time. The 59-year-old Kentucky man believes the comical kick saved his life.
Surgeons now have a proven roadmap for removing brain tumors more safely and effectively, thanks to breakthrough research analyzing 1,391 patients across 16 medical centers. The new classification system shows that removing more tumor tissue dramatically extends survival, even for tumors once thought too risky to touch.
A botched field goal attempt on Monday Night Football triggered a seizure that saved Mark Toothaker's life. Doctors discovered a tennis ball-sized brain tumor that could have killed him if it went undetected.
Children with a rare brain cancer now have a new treatment option after European regulators approved Ojemda, a targeted therapy that works once a week. In trials, more than half of young patients saw their tumors shrink.
Seven years after doctors discovered a brain tumor instead of a concussion, Tucker Davis threw out the first pitch at Harbor Park to a standing ovation. The Norfolk celebration also honored the hospital that saved his life.
Scientists have developed a gene therapy that completely eliminated aggressive brain tumors in 83% of animal trials, with no recurrence over 11 months. The breakthrough treatment for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, uses a "Trojan horse" approach that kills cancer cells while training the immune system to fight back.
Doctors in Japan successfully diagnosed and treated 10 brain lymphoma patients using a simple spinal fluid test instead of dangerous brain surgery. The breakthrough offers hope for patients whose tumors are too risky to reach.
Gary Woodland won his first golf tournament in seven years, just 18 months after having brain surgery to remove a tumor. The emotional victory at the Houston Open brought the crowd to their feet as Woodland broke down in tears.
A breakthrough gene therapy wiped out aggressive brain tumors in 83% of cases with a single dose and no side effects for nearly a year. The treatment also taught the immune system to prevent the cancer from returning.
A groundbreaking immune cell therapy caused aggressive brain tumors to shrink dramatically within days in early trials. The treatment offers new hope for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers with few effective options.
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