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April 1, 2019

Woman, 19, claims brain tumor pain was repeatedly dismissed as ‘migraines’

A 19-year-old woman in the U.K. claims that despite 15 trips to the doctor for “crippling headaches” it took an emergency visit to the hospital for her pain to be diagnosed as a cancerous brain tumor.

March 13, 2019

Parents learn son's 'crooked smile' is actually symptom of deadly brain tumor: 'We are broken'

The heartbroken parents of a 3-year-old boy in the U.K. said that when they noticed that their son was developing a new, crooked smile they simply thought that maybe he was imitating someone he had seen.

March 10, 2019

Terminally ill Wisconsin girl who loves dogs visited by K-9 officers, nearly 40 police departments

A young Wisconsin girl with an inoperable brain tumor and a love of dogs experienced quite the day when nearly 40 different police departments from around the state — including K-9 officers — visited her at home.

March 4, 2019

Firefighter with brain tumor given final escort through hospital on way to donate organs

Heart-wrenching video of a Colorado firefighter being escorted through the hospital halls by his pregnant wife and fellow firefighters while en route to donate his organs has gone viral after his firehouse shared it on Twitter.

February 19, 2019

Grandma battling brain cancer gets surprise message from grandkids too young to visit

A grandmother batting brain cancer knows she has the love and support of her “magnificent seven” grandkids, even though they don’t meet the hospital’s age requirement to pay her a visit.

February 14, 2019

Trump's personal letter 'touched' woman who was battling brain tumor: 'I couldn't believe it'

Rachael Robbins, 27, a nursing student at the University of South Alabama was shocked when she opened her mail and received a personal letter from President Trump and the First Lady.

January 15, 2019

North Carolina boy battling cancer reunited with dog after man makes 2,300-mile cross-country trip

An 8-year-old North Carolina boy who received a devastating and unexpected diagnosis of glioblastoma while visiting family in Utah over the holidays has now been reunited with his beloved dog thanks to the kindness of a complete stranger.

January 12, 2019

College student who thought she had 'common cold' diagnosed with terminal brain cancer

A college freshman who thought her headaches were symptoms of a common cold that she had picked up after moving into her new dorm this fall has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

January 9, 2019

Former MLB player Chris Duncan leaves radio role to focus on battle against brain cancer

Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Chris Duncan took a permanent leave of absence from his on-air radio role at 101.1 ESPN to seek treatment for an ongoing battle against brain cancer.

January 4, 2019

Utah's high altitude may have helped diagnose 8-year-old North Carolina boy's brain tumor, family says

An 8-year-old North Carolina boy hoping to spend a peaceful Christmas with his family in Utah instead received a devastating and unexpected diagnosis of Glioblastoma, an aggressive and cancerous tumor found in the brain or spine.