Brain Cancer | Tumor

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.

New Drug Delivery Method May Help Fight Aggressive Brain Tumor

October 16th 2018, 6:00pm

Article

Children who suffer from a highly aggressive and deadly type of brain tumor may have new hope when it comes to treatment options.

Late Effects From Brain Tumor Treatment Highlight Need for Survivorship Care

October 12th 2018, 8:30pm

Article

Brain cancer survivors are living longer, highlighting the importance of survivorship care for this population.

Survivors of Central Nervous Tumors Face Difficulties With Adult Independence

September 27th 2018, 6:43pm

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A recent study from St. Jude Children’s Hospital found that more than half of adults who survived pediatric central nervous system tumors failed to achieve independence as adults.

Words of Wisdom from a 7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

September 27th 2018, 5:00pm

Podcast

Micah Bernstein is only 7 years old and has already fought cancer three times. Now, she hopes to be an inspiration to other children.

Finding Inspiration at the Biden Cancer Summit

September 25th 2018, 6:25pm

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CURE headed out to Washington, DC to cover the Biden Cancer Summit.

Radiation Treatment May Impair Recent Memory in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors

September 24th 2018, 6:56pm

Article

“Key brain regions that we know are typically involved in autobiographical memory formation and retrieval, especially the hippocampus, are located quite far from the primary tumor bed, and thus far from the site of focal radiation,” Sekeres, who is director of the Sekeres Memory Laboratory at Baylor University, said in an interview with CURE.

Socioeconomic Status May Affect Racial/Ethnic Disparities Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 19th 2018, 10:27pm

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A recent study showed that socioeconomic status may explain racial and ethnic disparities found among childhood cancer survivors of certain cancers.

On Glioblastoma and People With 'Classic Integrity'

August 28th 2018, 8:26pm

Article

When John McCain died this week, I was reminded of another patient who died of this nasty disease.

John McCain Dies of Glioblastoma at Age 81

August 26th 2018, 4:57am

Article

Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain died of glioblastoma on Aug. 25. He was 81 years old.

Senator John McCain Stops Brain Cancer Treatment

August 24th 2018, 7:36pm

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The senator's family announced that he will no longer be undergoing treatment for glioblastoma.