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brain cancer

A new approach to glioblastoma?

More aggressive surgeries that target the tumor and its surrounding tissues could improve survival period.

Patient Story

‘They brought me back’

Following a brain cancer diagnosis, Polly Spence's family moved her from Florida to Michigan for surgery and rehabilitation.

Patient Story

‘Will you marry me?’

Told she doesn’t have much time to live, Rhonda White sees two wishes fulfilled in a tearful, joyful double wedding ceremony.

Patient Story

Fighting for her life

A delicate procedure provides new hope for a lung cancer patient.

Could the Zika virus help battle a deadly brain cancer?

Research is early, but appears promising.

Patient Story

Independence days

Project SEARCH teaches young adults like Jaime Blomeling about independence. "I could work here the rest of my life," Blomeling says.

Patient Story

‘The best year of our lives’

On the agenda as Benny Boes battles a brain tumor: Whale sharks, northern lights and family time.

Patient Story

‘Such a ray of hope for us’

Benny Boes gets access to an experimental drug for brain cancer, thanks to efforts by a cancer doctor, drug company and insurer.

Patient Story

Outlasting cancer

Pediatric oncologist: Cancer survivors need to watch for these issues.

Zapping tumors, extending life

Electrical device offers hope of a few more months with loved ones for people who have rare brain cancer.

Allergies and asthma tied to lower risk of brain cancer

Researchers found 30 percent lower odds for those with respiratory ailments and eczema.

Patient Story

Kitty cracks the code

For brain tumor patient Kitty Smith, the secret to tackling her recovery is to face it “one little goal at a time.”