October 28, 2015 Terminally ill woman fighting for others’ rights to end their own lives When doctors told Brittany Maynard that her days were numbered due to a progressive brain tumor, the 29-year-old decided to take charge of her life, MyFox8.com reported.
October 28, 2015 Computer training may improve memory for childhood cancer survivors Children who receive cancer treatments may suffer thinking problems later, but using an at-home computer training program can help reduce these deficits, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Boy endures teasing to grow hair 40 inches long for charity An 8-year-old Melbourne, Fla., boy grew his hair about 40 inches long over a two-year period to donate it to cancer and burn victims in need, MyFoxDC.com reported.
October 28, 2015 Long-term use of birth control pills linked to higher risk of brain tumors, study finds Taking certain forms of birth control for over five years more than doubles the risk of developing a rare brain tumor, a study led by a Danish neurologist has found.
October 28, 2015 NCAA basketball player with inoperable brain tumor to become honorary coach Lauren Hill's basketball career is finished.
October 28, 2015 How brain cancer sent one woman 'over the edge' This cancer patient is going to any lengths (and heights) to find a cure.
October 28, 2015 New device treats brain tumors without chemotherapy, radiation Survival for patients suffering from glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, is often measured in months. But a new device is offering hope and improving quality of life by shrinking tumors without the need for chemotherapy and radiation treatments
October 28, 2015 Atlanta mom of 2 dies of mysterious illness after day at pool An Atlanta mom who came down with a fever after a day at the pool with her two children died Sunday of a mysterious illness.
October 28, 2015 Cancer patients want more info about CT risks Some cancer patients would like more information on the health risks of their radiology tests, a new study found.
October 28, 2015 Study finds radiation harms memory, speech in brain cancer patients A major study could change care for many of the hundreds of thousands of people each year who have cancer that spreads to the brain from other sites. Contrary to conventional wisdom, radiation therapy to the whole brain did not improve survival, and it harmed memory, speech and thinking skills, doctors found.
