Glioblastoma
Coverage of Glioblastoma in the Nexus archive.
- Most cancer philanthropy funds research. This winery cofounder is paying for the caregivers and chair lifts families can’t afford
Kim Busch, cofounder of the winery Folded Hills, launched Grapes for Glioblastoma, a nonprofit funding hidden costs of brain cancer care like travel, lodging, and home accommodations. The initiative addresses expenses often overlooked by traditional cancer philanthropy, which typically prioritizes research over practical support for patients and families.
- Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy parenting website, dies at 48
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy parenting website, died at 48 after battling glioblastoma for over two years. She was a mother of three and authored two bestselling books on motherhood.
- Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, dies of brain cancer at 48
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at age 48 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Her family shared the news via social media, highlighting her humorous and authentic approach to parenting. Donations in her memory are requested to the Brain Tumor Network.
- Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, dies of brain cancer at 48
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at age 48 from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Her family shared that she fought the illness for over two years with humor and resilience, and Scary Mommy highlighted her impact on validating mothers' experiences.
- Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, dies of brain cancer at 48
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after a more than two-year battle. Her family described her as a humorous and authentic voice for mothers, and Scary Mommy's blog helped millions feel validated in parenting challenges. Donations in her memory are requested to the Brain Tumor Network.
- Popular mommy blogger dies at 48 two years after devastating cancer diagnosis
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after a two-year battle. She launched the blog in 2008 to share parenting experiences and became a prominent figure in parenting media through her candid approach and awards.
- Scary Mommy founder dies at 48 of brain cancer she once described as an ‘octopus with tentacles’
Scary Mommy founder died at 48 from brain cancer, which she previously described as an 'octopus with tentacles'. Glioblastoma is noted as the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer in adults.
- Warren Buffett disciple Guy Spier built career on value investing. A rare cancer changed everything
After a glioblastoma diagnosis, value investor Guy Spier rethought wealth, time, and legacy, focusing on rare disease research impact. His career was built on value investing principles influenced by Warren Buffett.
- FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways
Vanessa O’Rourke, a Pennsylvania woman, is accused of faking terminal brain cancer to solicit funds from friends and family, allegedly using donations to finance luxury travel to Australia. The FBI is seeking her arrest after she fled in 2018 following an indictment for allegedly deceiving supporters about her medical condition and treatment needs.
- Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancers
Scientists at McGill University have developed a method to enhance natural killer (NK) cells by blocking two proteins, making them more effective against aggressive cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.
- Bespoke DNA vaccine offers hope for treatment of notorious brain cancer
A bespoke DNA vaccine offers hope for treating glioblastomas, a type of brain cancer, by encouraging the immune system to attack the tumors. The treatment is personalized and has shown promise in early research. Glioblastomas are notorious for being difficult to treat.
- Synthetic super-enhancers enable precision viral immunotherapy
A study published in Nature demonstrates that synthetic super-enhancers can precisely deliver anticancer payloads, eliminating tumors in a mouse model of glioblastoma. This breakthrough could advance precision viral immunotherapy for aggressive cancers.
- Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
Scientists in Canada discovered that certain brain cells previously thought to only support healthy nerves can help glioblastoma tumors grow by sending signals to cancer cells, leading to dramatic tumor growth slowdown when this communication was blocked.