Surgery is often the first step when doctors suspect a patient has glioma. It can help with diagnosis, prognosis, and is often used as the initial treatment. Surgeons try to remove as much of the ...

For glioma, the location of the tumor plays a crucial role in determining the feasibility and safety of surgery. Some areas of the brain can recover or adapt after surgery while others cannot, making ...

For people taking GLP-1 drugs, such as the mega-popular weight-loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide) — intended for type 2 diabetes patients and people with obesity — there has been some concern about the ...

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 ...

Kim Goulette is a breast cancer survivor whose first bout with the disease came in 1995 when she was 36 years old. This account was written 13 years later, when she had a recurrence. Today I put on my ...

Supermodel and two-time breast cancer survivor Linda Evangelista, 59, has revealed she hasn’t always felt confident about her mastectomy scars, but showing her friends what she was insecure about ...

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, ...

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 ...

For many individuals, radiation therapy is an unfamiliar experience. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with glioma, gaining a clear understanding of this treatment is essential. Radiation ...

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 ...

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, ...