Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or ...

Abbey Barrett’s parents initially noticed something might be wrong with their daughter in the year leading up to her ...

Oligodendroglioma is a rare type of brain tumor. It’s in a category of brain and spinal cord tumors called gliomas. These are brain or spinal cord tumors that come from abnormal glial cells, the ...

For some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Now, scientists believe ...

A 57-year-old UK father of four recently made headlines when he revealed the bizarre clue that preceded his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis — a “strange sweet caramel smell.” “We didn’t think much of ...

Dr. Mahua Dey, a neurosurgeon at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center, is researching a personalized vaccine to fight ...

Have you been having headaches that won't go away, confusion or changes in your senses? You may wonder if these are signs of a brain tumor. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

Scientists have discovered a molecule that shrinks brain tumors in mice, raising hopes that the compound could one day become a pill to treat glioblastoma, one of the world’s most pernicious cancers.

Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease rarely strike the same person, a pattern that has puzzled clinicians for years. Instead of ...

Scientists have long observed that cancer patients have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. New research reveals a possible ...

A positive mindset and resilience are crucial in overcoming the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and can be cultivated ...