Marine Veteran Runs 750 Marathons After Brain Cancer Surgery
Retired Marine Col. Hank Donigan ran a marathon days before surgeons removed a golf ball-sized tumor from his brain. Three weeks after his 2023 operation, he was running marathons again.
Brain Cancer — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about brain cancer, curated daily by BrightWire.
37 stories tagged with "Brain Cancer"
Miami Cancer Center Boosts Brain Tumor Survival 10% Higher
A Miami cancer center is achieving brain tumor survival rates 10 percentage points higher than the national average by bringing surgeons, scientists, and specialists together under one roof. Their team approach is giving patients more time and better outcomes in one of the hardest cancers to treat.
Brain Cancer Treatment Achieves 40% Survival in Study
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have cracked a double problem that's kept deadly brain tumors resistant to treatment. Their two-drug combination extended survival and stopped tumors from returning in 40% of test cases.
Scientists Find Brain's Secret Weapon Against Cancer
Researchers discovered hidden immune structures in the skull that act as rapid defenders against brain tumors. Early tests show strengthening these "security stations" helped mice fight cancer more effectively.
MIT's Tiny Nanoantennas Kill Brain Cancer Without Surgery
Scientists at MIT have created injectable nanoantennas smaller than a human hair that kill aggressive brain cancer cells wirelessly while leaving healthy tissue completely unharmed. In tests with the deadliest form of brain cancer, the technology extended survival by more than 50 percent with no side effects.
Scientists Find New Immune Organ Hidden in Mouse Skulls
Researchers discovered specialized immune structures in mouse skulls that act like security stations to fight brain cancer before it spreads. If humans have them too, doctors could treat brain tumors with simple injections instead of invasive surgery.
Jerusalem Hospital First to Use Alpha Rays on Brain Tumors
Doctors in Jerusalem just treated the first patient with a revolutionary radiation therapy that targets aggressive brain tumors while protecting healthy tissue. The breakthrough offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers.
New Brain Cancer Device Cuts Early Tumor Regrowth by 90%
A radiation device implanted during surgery slashed early glioblastoma regrowth from 70% to just 6% in a nationwide trial. The breakthrough eliminates a dangerous waiting period that lets cancer cells multiply after surgery.
Swimmer With Brain Cancer Breaks National Record at 25
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn was told he might not see 40 after being diagnosed with brain cancer at 22. Three years later, he just competed in the Commonwealth Games final in the best shape of his life.
UVA Finds New Way to Treat Deadliest Brain Cancer
University of Virginia researchers have developed a breakthrough approach to treating glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer that kills over 13,000 Americans yearly. Using naturally occurring molecules and innovative delivery methods, they're targeting multiple cancer genes simultaneously without toxic side effects.
Brain Cancer Patients Double Survival With New Radiation Tile
Patients with brain metastases who received radiation tiles during surgery lived twice as long as those getting traditional post-surgery treatment. The breakthrough eliminates the weeks-long wait for radiation that often delays recovery.
South Carolina Mom Survives Glioblastoma for 15 Years
A South Carolina mother has defied medical odds by surviving glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, for 15 years. Her story offers hope to families facing similar diagnoses.