brain cancer
Coverage of brain cancer in the Nexus archive.
- 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.