Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. This type of cancer is difficult to treat, so doctors will typically recommend an approach that involves surgery (if possible ...

Most glioma patients will be diagnosed at a community medical center — and some receive most or all of their cancer care locally as well. While major academic institutions can provide access to ...

Ozzy Osbourne, who is living with Parkinson’s at age 76, will soon be getting back on stage and reuniting with his fellow original Black Sabbath members, something he announced this week. He will be ...

Gliomas are complex brain tumors that require a detailed assessment to determine their grade, location, and best course of treatment. MRIs are used throughout the treatment process. This type of ...

A tumor board is a team of medical professionals with different specialties who come together to discuss and collaborate on the treatment plans for patients diagnosed with cancer. For glioma, the ...

Government approvals for cancer drugs are based on clinical trial information. Those approvals affect everyone, but the clinical trials focus disproportionately on white people, according to a new ...

Tumor treating fields use electromagnetic waves to disrupt the growth of tumor cells. They offer an innovative treatment option for glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain tumor that has historically ...

Gliomas are graded on their aggressiveness, not staged like many other cancers. They are graded on a scale of 1 through 4 with 4 being the most aggressive. Low-grade gliomas are easier to treat, and ...

Many low-grade gliomas have something known as an IDH-mutation. These mutations can help promote tumor growth. A drug called vorasidenib is an exciting new targeted treatment option for low-grade ...