Brain Cancer in the News

05/22/2013 - Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

04/10/2013 - People with overactive version of a specific enzyme live less than half as long, research suggests

02/19/2013 - A bright pink glow showed the precise pathway a glioma took to spread through the brain

01/25/2013 - Experts urge stopping at time of diagnosis, but quitting any time is healthy

01/24/2013 - Study found genetic abnormalities related to meningioma tumors

01/18/2013 - Researchers are working to harness the body's immune system to prevent, battle tumors

01/11/2013 - Study found similar results in preventing recurrence, but with less impact on mental function

01/07/2013 - To determine benefit, more older women should be included in clinical trials, expert says

09/21/2012 - Many popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says

09/10/2012 - Procedures, treatments should be kid-friendly, painless as possible, researchers say

08/28/2012 - Study found tamoxifen cut some side effects that could discourage men from seeking treatment

08/27/2012 - Scientists zero in on DNA sequence associated with gliomas

08/24/2012 - More tumors may lead to worse treatment response, shorter survival

08/01/2012 - Three new studies in mice may explain why some tumors resist aggressive treatment

06/07/2012 - Although the risk is small, radiation doses should be kept low, experts say

04/17/2012 - Study found it added weeks of survival for patients with glioblastoma

04/11/2012 - If confirmed with further research, new technique could offer alternative to drilling into skull

04/04/2012 - Medical practices told to stop using the counterfeit cancer drug distributed under the name Altuzan

02/08/2012 - This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients

01/16/2012 - Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds