Many brain tumors, particularly the aggressive and malignant Glioblastoma, are treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy medication. Complete surgical removal of glioblastoma is almost impossible because tumor cells invade the surrounding brain. Chemotherapy and radiation can have limitations as well in terms of tumor resistance. Hence while the tumor might…
Solid stress on the brain due to tumors was recently studied. Solid stress refers to the physical pressure and strength utilized by the tumor. The Massachusetts General Hospital-led research revealed that some brain tumors can increase solid stress, especially with larger, solid tissue tumors through their research titled, “How does…
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…
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…
Recent Comments