November 16, 2017 Strangers send Christmas ornaments to boy with inoperable brain tumor A 6-year-old boy in Georgia is celebrating Christmas with strangers from around the world after a plea on social media for holiday ornaments went viral.
November 13, 2017 Police officers visit Massachusetts boy with brain cancer Police in a Massachusetts town paid a special visit to their number one fan — a 2-year-old boy battling brain cancer.
October 26, 2017 9-year-old battling brain cancer serenades fellow patients during treatment A 9-year-old girl being treated for an aggressive form of brain cancer is bringing joy to patients around her with her love of music.
October 20, 2017 Insurer allegedly sends coverage denial letter to 9-month-old with brain cancer The 9-month-old son of a retired NYPD officer allegedly received a letter from the family’s insurance company recently, explaining that the clinical trial he was enrolled in to treat aggressive brain cancer was “not medically necessary,” and therefore would not be covered by the provider.
October 17, 2017 Hundreds celebrate 'Brocktober' with 7-year-old battling brain cancer A mother’s request for Halloween cards to be sent to her sick son has given way to the birth of “Brocktober,” with hundreds lining up to help the 7-year-old celebrate his favorite month.
September 27, 2017 Dr. Marc Siegel: John McCain may be in the fight of his life but don't count him out The type of cancer Sen. John McCain afflicts approximately 12,000 patients a year, and the life span following diagnosis is usually 12 to 14 months.
September 27, 2017 McCain brain tumor: What is glioblastoma? Senator John McCain, R – Az, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix announced on Wednesday.
September 25, 2017 Cancer patients lack access to fertility support Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.
September 19, 2017 Zika virus may be effective against brain cancer, researchers claim While the Zika virus is known to cause birth defects and abnormalities in unborn children, researchers now believe it could be used as an effective way to kill off cancer cells in the brain.
August 17, 2017 Opera singer sings during brain tumor surgery A Slovenian opera singer undergoing surgery for a brain tumor remained awake so doctors could ensure he would maintain his ability to sing, Metro.co.uk reported.
