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CURE’s brain cancer page features the latest cancer news and updates on brain cancer Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in brain cancer.

Recovering from Brain Cancer Surgery Takes Time

Patients who undergo surgery for brain cancer may need to be patient during recovery.

Jason Kelce Honors Trainer With Cancer, ESPN Reporter Died of Cancer and More

March 8th 2024, 4:00pm

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From Jason Kelce honoring the team trainer who has been diagnosed with cancer to deaths in the sports reporting and music world, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Cat Janice Dies of Cancer, Taylor Swift Honors a Young Survivor and More

March 1st 2024, 4:00pm

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From TikTok singer Cat Janice dying of cancer to Taylor Swift giving a 9-year-old with brain cancer the “22” hat during a recent concert, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

The Gift of Darkness During Cancer

February 29th 2024, 4:00pm

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My late husband and I spent a week holding hands and talking, but between the darkness and his sleep mask, without eye contact.

‘Grease’ Musician Dies of Cancer, Michael Strahan Gives an Update on His Daughter’s Treatment and More

February 23rd 2024, 4:00pm

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From Ben Lanzarone of “Happy Days” and “Grease” dying of lung cancer to “Good Morning America’s” Michael Strahan providing an update on his daughter’s medulloblastoma treatment, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Teen Meets the Bone Marrow Donor Who Saved His Life, Soccer Player Scores Winning Goal After Returning From Cancer and More

February 16th 2024, 4:00pm

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From International Childhood Cancer Day to an Ivory Coast soccer player making a victorious comeback after testicular cancer, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

Novel Drug Improves Survival in Advanced Brain Cancer

February 12th 2024, 10:00pm

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The novel drug BMX-001 showed improved survival in certain patients with high-grade glioma and reduced cognitive decline caused by radiation therapy.

Kristen Dahlgren Starts the Pink Eraser Project for Cancer Vaccines, MTV’s Jared March Dies and More

February 2nd 2024, 4:00pm

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From Kristen Dahlgren stepping away from NBC to focus on the Pink Eraser Project for cancer vaccines, to MTV’s Jared March dying of sarcoma, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

Michael Strahan’s Daughter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Defense Secretary Hospitalized After Cancer Surgery and More

January 12th 2024, 4:00pm

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From Michael Strahan announcing his cancer diagnosis to a “Baywatch” star being diagnosed with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

FDA Approves Iwilfin for High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Adults and Children

December 13th 2023, 11:48pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Iwilfin for high-risk neuroblastoma in adult and pediatric patients who previously had at least a partial response to a multiagent, modality therapy.

Tafinlar Plus Mekinist Shows Benefits In Pediatric Glioma

November 29th 2023, 2:00pm

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A recent phase 2 trial revealed that the combination of Tafinlar and Mekinist benefitted children with BRAF-mutated low-grade gliomas.