brain cancer
Coverage of brain cancer in the Nexus archive.
- From 2 quarters to ownership: North Nashville funeral director comes full circle
Steve Ganaway, a North Nashville funeral director, grew up cutting grass at the funeral home he now owns. Inspired by past compassion shown to his mother during his father's funeral, he provides financial assistance to families in need, including a brain cancer patient and a great-great-grandmother affected by gun violence.
- 11-year-old cancer survivor, Suffolk County police officers form unlikely bond
An 11-year-old brain cancer survivor named Dilaria Coker formed a lasting bond with two Suffolk County police officers after a chance meeting when she was 10 years old and battling cancer.
- Suffolk police help 11-year-old brain cancer survivor become a baker for the day
Suffolk police assisted an 11-year-old brain cancer survivor in becoming a baker for a day. The event highlights community support for the child's recovery.
- 90s grunge icon diagnosed with 'aggressive' brain cancer as she pulls out of band's farewell tour
A 90s grunge icon has been diagnosed with 'aggressive' brain cancer and has withdrawn from her band's farewell tour. The decision to pull out of the tour follows her medical diagnosis.
- Little-known first signs of brain cancer everyone should know - after disease kills Theo Burrell at 38, who initially suffered car sickness
The article highlights early signs of brain cancer, noting that Theo Burrell, who died at 38, initially experienced car sickness before his death. It emphasizes awareness of these subtle symptoms.
- STAT+: 931 days. The drug approval scandal hiding in plain sight
Northwest Biotherapeutics submitted a marketing application for its brain cancer treatment DCVax to U.K. regulators in late December 2023 under an expedited pathway expecting a 150-day review. Over 931 days later, the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has not approved the drug and refuses to comment, deferring updates to the company.
- Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He had worms
Doctors initially suspected a man had brain cancer, but he was ultimately diagnosed with parasitic worms. The case highlights a rare medical misdiagnosis involving neurological symptoms.
- 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.
- Scary Mommy founder Jill Smokler dies age 48 after brain cancer diagnosis
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at age 48 after a brain cancer diagnosis. The news highlights her passing and the cause of death.
- 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.
- Who dares snub Trump’s party
The article discusses the question of who is snubbing Trump’s party and highlights other topics covered in Tuesday’s edition, including Armenia, brain cancer, Bauhaus, FCAS, and antisemitism.
- How glamorous FBI Most Wanted fugitive who faked brain cancer mysteriously resurfaced to call ex-husband years after vanishing
An FBI Most Wanted fugitive, who faked brain cancer, resurfaced to contact her ex-husband years after vanishing. Her ex-husband stated he refused to provide proof of their divorce, noting she was already wanted by authorities.
- Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Richard Scolyer, a cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, died at 59. He was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023 and conducted pioneering work on immunotherapy. His family shared a statement he wrote before his death.
- ‘You can’t give up’: South Florida teacher shares cancer survival story ahead of Survivors Day
Mary Suppe, a South Florida teacher, shares her cancer survival story ahead of Cancer Survivors Day, detailing her battle with melanoma that spread to her brain and her recovery through treatment and a positive mindset. She participated in an early immunotherapy clinical trial and now shows no signs of cancer.
- Renewed hunt for woman who 'faked brain cancer to scam friends and family out of thousands of dollars'
Authorities are conducting a renewed search for a woman accused of pretending to have brain cancer to defraud friends and family of thousands of dollars. The scam involved falsely claiming a serious medical condition to exploit personal relationships for financial gain.
- Renewed hunt for woman who 'faked brain cancer to scam friends and family out of thousands of dollars'
A woman is being hunted for allegedly faking brain cancer to scam friends and family out of thousands of dollars. The renewed investigation focuses on her suspected fraudulent activities involving health claims and financial exploitation.
- Common testosterone supplement could extend lives of men with aggressive form of brain cancer
A common testosterone supplement may help extend the lives of men with an aggressive form of brain cancer. This potential breakthrough could lead to new treatment options for patients. Further research is needed to confirm the findings.
- Girl, three, battled aggressive brain cancer after doctors mistakenly said she had tonsillitis and mother 'was brushed off' in A&E
A three-year-old girl was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer after doctors initially misdiagnosed her condition as tonsillitis. Her mother reported being dismissed in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, leading to a delayed diagnosis.