World Brain Tumour Day: Occurrence of brain tumour cases in India steadily rising, say experts
Experts share that the rise in brain tumour cases can be attributed to advancements in diagnostic techniques, increased access to medical care, heightened public awareness, and the influence of environmental and lifestyle factors.
Jun 08, 2023, 12:31 PM IST
World Brain Tumour Day: Early Signs And Symptoms That You Must Not Ignore
On World Brain Tumour Day 2023, a specialist tells us some of the common symptoms which can point to a brain tumour, which on some occasions can be cancerous. These symptoms can be caused by a variety of conditions, so it's essential to get medically diagnosed.
Jun 08, 2023, 08:39 AM IST
Head Injuries May Lead To Risk Of Brain Cancer: Study
The study suggests that brain trauma may contribute to an increased risk of developing brain cancer in later life.
Feb 27, 2023, 17:57 PM IST
Glioblastoma: New drug targets for lethal brain cancer discovered
The results, published today in Genome Biology present the first mouse model of its kind, which is available for the research community to advance new treatments for this lethal form of brain cancer.
Jul 31, 2020, 15:22 PM IST
Childhood brain cancer treatment to get gentler
The study looked at tumour samples from more than 700 children with medulloblastoma, together with clinical and disease details.
Sep 18, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Is Zika virus the new silver lining for brain cancer patients? - Read
Glioblastoma affects 12,000 people per year in the United States, and was recently diagnosed in US Senator John McCain.
Sep 06, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Olive oil nutrient may help prevent brain cancer: Study
Research into oleic acid -- the primary ingredient in olive oil -- has shown how it can help prevent cancer-causing genes from functioning in cells.
Jun 04, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Combination therapy may increase survival rates in brain cancer patients
Researchers found that a combination of vaccine and chemotherapy sessions may help boost both progression-free survival and overall survival rates for patients suffering from glioblastoma, a malignant tumour affecting the brain or spine.
Apr 15, 2017, 16:06 PM IST
Brain cancer has a new cure – combination of drugs
They also discovered a new mechanism by which the combination promotes long-term immunity against glioblastoma tumours.
Feb 16, 2017, 15:57 PM IST
Salmonella: Scientists find a way to treat brain tumour by using food poisoning bacteria
Tests in rat models with extreme cases of the disease showed a remarkable 20 percent survival rate over 100 days - roughly equivalent to 10 human years - with the tumours going into complete remission.
Jan 13, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and most aggressive form of brain cancer, which is extremely difficult to treat.
Oct 14, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Johnny Depp meets paralyzed fan before concert
Actor-rocker Johnny Depp met his paralyzed fan Amanda Currie ahead of the Hollywood Vampires' Connecticut concert.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Persistent headache? Know the symptoms of brain tumour!
Headache is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people with brain tumours,
Jun 08, 2016, 14:06 PM IST
Mobile phones don't cause brain cancer, latest study suggests
Researchers from University of Sydney claimed that they found no rise in tumours over 30 years in Australia despite widespread use of the devices.
May 09, 2016, 11:17 AM IST
Radiotherapy-drug combo treats aggressive brain cancer better
Researchers say their 12-patient study offers enough promise that a more comprehensive, phase 2 clinical trial should be conducted to test the combination therapy for aggressive, recurrent brain cancer.
Feb 28, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
New method to kill brain cancer with skin cells
The discovery can offer, for the first time in more than 30 years, a new and more effective treatment for the disease, says the study.
Feb 25, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
'Big Hero 6' screenwriter Daniel Gerson dies at 49
Daniel Gerson, who co-wrote "Monsters, Inc" movies and "Big Hero 6", died at his home last weekend.
Feb 09, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
New target for deadly brain cancer treatment identified
A tumour changes the environment of its surroundings to make it easier for cancer cells to thrive.
Jan 10, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Hypnosis offers new alternative for `awake brain surgery`
According to a new study, hypnosis may provide a new option for the 'awake surgery' for brain cancer patients.
Dec 29, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Five new genes linked to common brain cancer found
Scientists have discovered five new genetic variants associated with glioma - the most common form of brain cancer.
Oct 02, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
