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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Waiting for the Monsoon by Rod Nordland review a war reporter finds a second life' in the shadow of death

Facing a terminal illness, award-winning journalist Rod Nordland confronts the harsh reality of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, with a limited prognosis. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic' Author, Says She Has Brain Cancer

Sophie Kinsella revealed she has been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, highlighting her strength and determination in the face of a serious illness. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI can predict brain cancer patient's survival rate

AI can predict the survival rate of patients with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer
The AI system can determine if patients will live for at least eight months following radiotherapy, allowing for exploration of other treatments [ more ]
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BBC News
4 days ago
Medicine

Richard Scolyer: Top doctor remains brain cancer-free after a year

Personalized treatment based on melanoma research used in a world-first experimental treatment for glioblastoma. [ more ]
www.theoaklandpress.com
2 months ago
Medicine

A promising glioblastoma clinical trial: Cancer researchers say tumors dramatically shrunk

Novel cell therapy shrinks glioblastoma tumors dramatically
CAR-T cell therapy shows promising results in Phase 1 trial [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 months ago
Medicine

'Dramatic' inroads against aggressive brain cancer- Harvard Gazette

Cutting-edge cell therapy shows promising results in glioblastoma patients
Combination therapy approach offers potential for more effective treatment in solid tumors like glioblastoma [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

An experimental vaccine increases survival rates by up to 50% in four people with highly-aggressive brain cancer

A personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Running

'My sister fell pregnant while battling brain cancer'

Running marathon for Brain Tumour Research inspired by sister's battle with glioblastoma. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
Health

CAR T cells can shrink deadly brain tumours - though for how long is unclear

Early studies show promising results against aggressive brain cancers with engineered immune cells.
CAR T cells could be modified to treat a wider range of cancers beyond blood cancers like leukaemia. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Books

After years in conflict zones, a war reporter reckons with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Rod Nordland, a former war correspondent, faces glioblastoma, finding parallels in confronting death from war and cancer.
Nordland's experience emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and composed when dealing with life-threatening situations like cancer. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Mental health

Annabel Giles dies after brain tumour diagnosis: What is a glioblastoma?

Brain tumors can be classified as low or high grade, with glioblastoma being a common high-grade brain tumor.
Approximately 12,300 new brain tumor cases are diagnosed in the UK each year, with an average of 34 cases per day.
Common symptoms of brain tumors include headaches, seizures, nausea, weakness or paralysis, and changes in behavior or personality. [ more ]
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