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New Ultrasound Method Tracks Glioblastoma’s Structural Manipulation of Brain Tissue in Awake Mice
science11 days ago

New Ultrasound Method Tracks Glioblastoma’s Structural Manipulation of Brain Tissue in Awake Mice

Researchers at Caltech have developed a trimodal ultrasound technique to observe glioblastoma growth in real-time within the brains of awake mice. By engineering tumor cells to produce gas vesicles, the team could track how the cancer displaces healthy tissue and remodels blood vessels over an 11-day period. This non-invasive method offers a new way to study the physical interactions between tumors and the brain, potentially aiding future treatment strategies.

via ScienceAlert|
#brain-cancer#caltech-research#glioblastoma
Angela Stribling, Jazz Vocalist and BET Pioneer, Dies at Home After Two-Year Battle
entertainment12 days ago

Angela Stribling, Jazz Vocalist and BET Pioneer, Dies at Home After Two-Year Battle

Angela Stribling, a jazz vocalist and former BET host, died on September 26, 2026, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, confirmed the news on September 27, noting she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Stribling was a prominent figure in Washington, D.C., media, hosting 'Pillow Talk with Angela' on WHUR and Sirius XM. She previously pioneered jazz coverage on BET in the 1990s, hosting shows like 'Jazz Central' alongside Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls. Tributes from colleagues, including Ed Gordon, highlighted her warm presence and impact on the music industry.

via USA Today|
#angela-stribling#bet#brain-cancer
Denied a Lifesaving Drug for a Rare Brain Cancer: A Mother’s Battle Over Coverage
health-policy18 days ago

Denied a Lifesaving Drug for a Rare Brain Cancer: A Mother’s Battle Over Coverage

A young man with a rare diffuse hemispheric glioma tried standard therapy without success and then an experimental pairing of the PARP inhibitor Lynparza (olaparib) with chemotherapy. His doctors sought coverage for the drug, but insurers and a county board denied it, prompting family advocacy and ultimately a donation from the drug maker’s program. After receiving the medicine for about two months, he died, underscoring how gaps in coverage for rare cancers can delay access to targeted treatments and force families to navigate complex, time‑consuming processes amid limited clinical guidance.

via CBS News|
#brain-cancer#health-policy#insurance-denial
Chad Gilbert, Founding Guitarist of New Found Glory, Dies at 45 After Brain Cancer Battle
music19 days ago

Chad Gilbert, Founding Guitarist of New Found Glory, Dies at 45 After Brain Cancer Battle

Chad Gilbert, founding member and lead guitarist of Florida pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at 45 after a battle with brain cancer (initially diagnosed as liver cancer in 2021). The band announced his death, praising his guitar work and songwriting over nearly three decades, and tributes poured in from peers including Mark Hoppus. Gilbert had publicly discussed his cancer journey and treatment as he remained hopeful, and he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.

via Rolling Stone|
#brain-cancer#chad-gilbert#music
Hidden Skull Immune Hubs May Help Fight Brain Cancer
science1 month ago

Hidden Skull Immune Hubs May Help Fight Brain Cancer

Scientists have identified a skull bone marrow niche that acts as a brain-focused immune hub, with channels linking brain tissue to skull lymphoid structures. In mouse glioma models, boosting these skull hubs improved anti-tumor responses and survival, hinting at a potential, less invasive therapy for brain cancer—pending confirmation that humans have similar structures and translating the approach to clinics.

via ScienceAlert|
#brain-cancer#glioma#immunotherapy
Ten-Day Migraine Unmasks Glioblastoma in 34-Year-Old Welshman
health2 months ago

Ten-Day Migraine Unmasks Glioblastoma in 34-Year-Old Welshman

A 34-year-old Welshman, Joshua Smith, experienced brain fog and a 10-day migraine that doctors initially dismissed; after repeated ER visits, imaging revealed a brain mass later diagnosed as glioblastoma. He underwent surgery to remove about 95% of the tumor and is now undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy with regular MRI monitoring. His wife, Kelly, is raising funds for brain tumor research, sharing their journey to raise awareness and support trials and treatments abroad.

via Yahoo|
#brain-cancer#brain-tumor#fundraising
Wrexham man with terminal glioblastoma makes every day count
health2 months ago

Wrexham man with terminal glioblastoma makes every day count

Josh Smith, 34, from Wrexham was diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma after months of headaches; surgeons removed 95% of a 4.5 cm tumor and he’s undergone radiotherapy and ongoing chemotherapy. Despite a prognosis of 12–18 months, he and wife Kelly are making every day count—climbing Snowdon, parkruns and other activities—while lobbying for more brain tumour research funding in Wales as the government plans a cancer strategy focused on research and trials.

via BBC|
#brain-cancer#brain-tumour-research#glioblastoma
Jeopardy! Legend Courtney Shah Dies at 52 After Brain Cancer Battle
us-news2 months ago

Jeopardy! Legend Courtney Shah Dies at 52 After Brain Cancer Battle

Seven-time Jeopardy! champion and longtime history professor Courtney Shah died at 52 after a brain cancer battle, passing away at home under hospice care. Her daughter Maya posted that she’s at peace, and Lower Columbia College praised Shah’s impact on students and the Longview community, noting her 2021 seven-game Jeopardy! win streak and her participation in the 2022 Tournament of Champions.

via New York Post|
#brain-cancer#death#jeopardy
Brain-cancer cluster tied to shuttered Philadelphia ammo plant puzzles investigators
health2 months ago

Brain-cancer cluster tied to shuttered Philadelphia ammo plant puzzles investigators

Four people developed glioblastoma, including three longtime Philadelphia narcotics officers; all died within years of each other. Their shared thread appears to be years spent in the narcotics unit and a possible link to the shuttered Frankford Arsenal site in Philadelphia (closed in the 1970s and now housing a high school and other businesses). Investigators are examining whether environmental exposures at the former Army ammunition plant could explain the rare cancer cluster.

via NBC News|
#brain-cancer#environmental-exposure#frankford-arsenal
Jennifer Finch, L7’s Indie-Rock Trailblazer, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle
music2 months ago

Jennifer Finch, L7’s Indie-Rock Trailblazer, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

Jennifer Finch, bassist for the veteran indie-rock band L7, died at 59 after a battle with an aggressive brain cancer. A beloved figure in the 1990s punk/indie scene, she previously played with Courtney Love in Sugar Baby Doll and helped shape L7’s sound on landmark albums like Bricks Are Heavy. A GoFundMe set up to aid her treatment quickly surpassed its $350,000 goal with contributions from peers including Green Day, Pearl Jam and Tool. Finch’s legacy spans music, photography and writing, influencing a generation of women in rock, and she remained active with L7 until this year.

via Variety|
#brain-cancer#gofundme#indie-rock