Morning Headaches That Worsen After Sleep May Signal a Brain Tumor
Waking up with an unusually intense, pounding headache that offers little relief through over-the-counter painkillers and recurs consistently each...
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Timing of Immune Cell Entry Dictates Anti-Cancer Defense in Hard-to-Treat Brain Tumors
Some immune cells surrounding a tumor actively attack it, while others create conditions that help it survive.
EZH1 Mutation 'Locks' Cancer-Fighting Genes to Fuel Thyroid Tumors, Study Finds
Cancer cells do not grow simply by switching on genes that drive proliferation; they can also lock away genes that keep...
Radioembolization Extends Survival in Select Patients with Advanced Liver Cancer, Study Finds
Hearing a doctor say that “the cancer has invaded the portal vein” can be deeply overwhelming for patients with liver...
Nasal Drug Delivery Shows Promise for Deadly Glioblastoma Brain Tumors
A new type of cancer treatment delivered through the nose, rather than by conventional injection, is gaining...
Unmasking Glioblastoma’s Accomplice: Researchers Identify Hidden Protein Network Driving Brain Tumor Recurrence
"I had surgery and I even went through radiation—so why did it come back?" Families of glioblastoma patients face this...
Will a 'Second Gleevec' Emerge? The Race Heats Up for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer Breakthroughs
A rare cancer can form in the wall of the stomach or intestines: gastrointestinal stromal tumor, or GIST.
A Single Cancer Shot: Local Injection Triggers Systemic Tumor Disappearance
For decades, one immuno-oncology strategy has held immense promise while repeatedly falling short: the use of CD40...
Why Breast Cancer Patients Should Get Brain MRIs Even Without Symptoms
Study results suggest that some breast cancer patients should receive regular brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)...
A Lump on the Wrist: When Is It Safe to Ignore, and When Is It Time for Treatment?
Discovering a soft, round lump on your wrist can be a confusing experience, especially if it appears without any memory...