Gender is not typically factored into the treatment of cancer, yet it does appear males and females can have distinct gender-specific cancer risks and prognosis. In particular, a recent study demonstrates that there are differences in treatment response to Glioblastoma (GBM) between men and women. The researchers conclude that GBM…
Having a brain tumor or any type of cancer is certainly a very scary situation. It is overwhelming, even if you simply type it into Google! It can be better to take a step back and view your current situation from afar. Stacey Kramer presented her situation through TED in…
The FDA recently approved a dye that can accumulate in cancer cells and make them glow during brain surgery. This is a major advance especially for aggressive brain cancers called gliomas. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and lethal glioma. Aggressive surgical removal of the tumor followed by chemotherapy and radiation…
Doctors have been researching non-invasive options to assess how brain tumors, especially in children, respond to therapy. In particular, doctors can closely follow how treatment impacts on key genetic changes that drive tumor growth. The traditional approach was to obtain tissue biopsies to assess tumor response. However, this approach is…
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to scientists who pioneered an innovative approach to cancer treatment that enhances the ability of the immune system to attack and destroy cancer cells – Immunotherapy. Two scientists, James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo, were awarded “for their discovery of…
Dr. Arnold Etame and his team are excited to launch the Brain Health Doctor site! Dr. Arnold Etame is a neurosurgeon and a professor; he would like to use this website to offer his knowledge and help others. Here on this site, he can share many things based on his research…
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