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World Brain Tumour Day

08 Jun 2023

World Brain Tumour Day: Brain tumour cases in India rising, say experts

The main symptoms of brain tumours are unexplained headaches, long-standing headaches, neurological deficits and increased projectile vomiting Public awareness campaigns have empowered individuals to recognise symptoms and seek prompt medical attention Prompt treatment is recommended, which includes options like chemotherapy, CyberKnife, and radiotherapy, doctors say

World Brain Tumour Day

08 Jun 2023

World Brain Tumour Day: Early Signs And Symptoms That You Must Not Ignore

New onset seizures or an increase in the frequency of seizures in someone with a history of epilepsy can indicate a brain tumor Persistent or worsening headaches, especially if they're accompanied by other symptoms, can be a sign of a brain tumor Blurred vision, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision may occur in brain tumors

27 Feb 2023

Head Injuries May Lead To Risk Of Brain Cancer: Study

The study suggests that brain trauma may contribute to an increased risk of developing brain cancer in later life.

31 Jul 2020

Glioblastoma: New drug targets for lethal brain cancer discovered

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer. It is treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy Glioblastoma cells can evade treatment and tumours return. The prognosis is poor - the average patient survives for 12-18 months following diagnosis New, targeted treatments and immunotherapies are currently being developed to help glioblastoma patients. It is still not known exactly why glioblastomas begin to grow

18 Sep 2017

Childhood brain cancer treatment to get gentler

The study looked at tumour samples from more than 700 children with medulloblastoma, together with clinical and disease details.

06 Sep 2017

Is Zika virus the new silver lining for brain cancer patients? - Read

Glioblastoma affects 12,000 people per year in the United States, and was recently diagnosed in US Senator John McCain.

04 Jun 2017

Olive oil nutrient may help prevent brain cancer: Study

Research into oleic acid -- the primary ingredient in olive oil -- has shown how it can help prevent cancer-causing genes from functioning in cells.

15 Apr 2017

Combination therapy may increase survival rates in brain cancer patients

Researchers found that a combination of vaccine and chemotherapy sessions may help boost both progression-free survival and overall survival rates for patients suffering from glioblastoma, a malignant tumour affecting the brain or spine.

16 Feb 2017

Brain cancer has a new cure – combination of drugs

They also discovered a new mechanism by which the combination promotes long-term immunity against glioblastoma tumours.

13 Jan 2017

Salmonella: Scientists find a way to treat brain tumour by using food poisoning bacteria

Tests in rat models with extreme cases of the disease showed a remarkable 20 percent survival rate over 100 days - roughly equivalent to 10 human years - with the tumours going into complete remission.

14 Oct 2016

Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and most aggressive form of brain cancer, which is extremely difficult to treat.

13 Jul 2016

Johnny Depp meets paralyzed fan before concert

Actor-rocker Johnny Depp met his paralyzed fan Amanda Currie ahead of the Hollywood Vampires' Connecticut concert.

08 Jun 2016

Persistent headache? Know the symptoms of brain tumour!

Headache is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people with brain tumours,

09 May 2016

Mobile phones don't cause brain cancer, latest study suggests

Researchers from University of Sydney claimed that they found no rise in tumours over 30 years in Australia despite widespread use of the devices.

28 Feb 2016

Radiotherapy-drug combo treats aggressive brain cancer better

Researchers say their 12-patient study offers enough promise that a more comprehensive, phase 2 clinical trial should be conducted to test the combination therapy for aggressive, recurrent brain cancer.

25 Feb 2016

New method to kill brain cancer with skin cells

The discovery can offer, for the first time in more than 30 years, a new and more effective treatment for the disease, says the study.

09 Feb 2016

'Big Hero 6' screenwriter Daniel Gerson dies at 49

Daniel Gerson, who co-wrote "Monsters, Inc" movies and "Big Hero 6", died at his home last weekend.

10 Jan 2016

New target for deadly brain cancer treatment identified

A tumour changes the environment of its surroundings to make it easier for cancer cells to thrive.

29 Dec 2015

Hypnosis offers new alternative for `awake brain surgery`

According to a new study, hypnosis may provide a new option for the 'awake surgery' for brain cancer patients.

02 Oct 2015

Five new genes linked to common brain cancer found

Scientists have discovered five new genetic variants associated with glioma - the most common form of brain cancer.

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