While radiotherapy is effective in slowing tumor growth and improving symptoms, it can also cause side effects. Common acute, or short-term, side effects include: fatigue, hair loss, skin reactions, ...

Surgical removal of glioma remains a cornerstone of treatment. Studies have shown that the amount of tumor that can be removed may have a significant impact on cancer survival. One of the first ...

Jade Collett, a mom of one, was just 22 years old when she noticed her foot was bent outward, making it difficult for her to walk. It turned out to be stage 4 glioblastoma. She’s now 32 and surpassed ...

There are two common chemotherapy regimens used for gliomas: temozolomide and PCV (procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine). Each treatment has its own benefits, risks, and side effects — however, ...

Unfortunately, glioma does come back for a number of patients. Those who are younger (under 40), had smaller tumors, or had their tumor fully resected may have a lower chance of cancer recurring.

Fitness coach and avid runner Thad McLaurin, a 60-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer after experiencing shortness of breath while walking up stairs ...

Molecular testing is a broad term that refers to the detection of individual molecules or pieces of cancer cells to better characterize a cancer, its behavior — and which treatment options may work ...

Major League Baseball icon Wade Boggs has beat prostate cancer just five months after his diagnosis. The 66-year-old dad of two—who spent most of his time in the MLB with the Boston Red Sox, but also ...

Gliomas can return months or even years after surgery, and the prospect of recurrence is naturally concerning for patients. Fortunately, recurrent gliomas can often be detected early through continued ...

Gliomas can develop from several different types of cells in the brain, including oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, and ependymal cells. The treatment path may vary depending on what type of brain cell ...

Former Miss England and Celebrity Big Brother finalist Danielle Lloyd, 41, has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer and is now urging others to be aware of any signs of the disease and seek ...