Tag: Brain Cancer
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Study Identifies New Approach to Protect the Brain During Radiation Therapy
Overview: A New Strategy to Shield the Brain During Radiation Cancer survivors often face cognitive challenges after treatment. In brain cancer, cranial radiation therapy is a standard lifesaving intervention, but it can cause lasting problems with memory, attention, and executive function. A recent experimental study from the University of California, Irvine, led by Munjal Acharya,…
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New Brain-Sparing Approach in Radiation Therapy Could Protect Cancer Survivors’ Cognition
Groundbreaking step toward protecting the brain during radiation therapy Radiation therapy remains a cornerstone in treating brain cancers, but its cognitive side effects can shadow the relief of cancer remission. Up to 70% of survivors report challenges with memory, attention, and executive function, profoundly affecting daily life and independence. A new study from UC Irvine…
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New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline
New research offers a targeted safeguard for brain cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy For many cancer survivors, the battle isn’t over once tumors are treated. Cognitive challenges—trouble with memory, attention, and concentration—can persist after cranial radiation therapy. In brain cancer patients, up to 70% report some form of cognitive impairment, a burden that affects independence…
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Mike Walker Dies After Brain Cancer Battle: A Tribute from Victoria’s Media Community
A beloved figure in Victoria’s media community Mike Walker, affectionately known as “Pipes,” passed away early Saturday morning after a long battle with brain cancer. The Victoria native and former CHEK News anchor leaves behind a legacy forged in laughter, perseverance, and dedication to telling stories that matter to the community he served. Walker’s wife,…
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Mike Walker obituary: Vancouver Island media icon and founder
Tribute to a beloved Vancouver Island broadcaster The media community on Vancouver Island is mourning the loss of Mike Walker, a familiar face on CHEK News and the founder of Roll Focus Productions. Walker passed away in the early hours of a Saturday, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with brain cancer. His…
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Glioblastoma Erodes Skull and Alters Immune Marrow
A deadly brain cancer that may not stay local Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, is revealing a new and troubling dimension: it appears to interact with the body’s immune system in ways that go beyond the brain itself. In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, scientists from the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer…
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Glioblastoma Study Reveals Skull Erosion and Immune Shifts
Groundbreaking finding: glioblastoma interacts with the skull and immune marrow Scientists from Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have shown, for the first time, that glioblastoma—one of the deadliest brain cancers—does more than invade brain tissue. The disease also erodes the skull, alters the makeup of skull marrow,…
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FCT Project Aids in Rehabilitation of Children with Brain Cancer
Introduction to the NOVA FCT Project The fight against pediatric brain cancer is a challenging journey that affects not only the child diagnosed but also their families and communities. In Portugal, brain tumors account for approximately 14% of pediatric cancer cases, leading to significant medical, emotional, and social implications. The NOVA FCT project has been…