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 ...

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 ...

Gliomas can develop in different areas of the brain, including regions responsible for processing sight and sound. Depending on their location, gliomas can affect a person’s ability to see or hear, ...

An awake craniotomy is a specialized surgical procedure to remove glioma. It is performed while the patient is awake but comfortable. This technique is used when the tumor is located near areas of the ...

When it comes to chemotherapy, side effects such as hair loss, nausea and fatigue tend to get the most attention. Far less talked about is how the treatment can also cause side effects in the mouth, ...

Calcium deposits, or "calcifications" show up as bright dots on mammograms. Sometimes, they can be signs of breast cancer, but they're often harmless. “You have a calcium deposit in your breast.” Half ...