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A Danish study of nearly 50,000 adults with a first-time seizure (average age ~50) found an association with a higher short-term risk of brain cancer within a year, and also an increased risk of non-neurological cancers, underscoring that a first seizure warrants urgent medical evaluation since tumors can provoke seizures even before other symptoms.
A study of nearly 49,900 Danish adults around age 50 found that a first-time seizure in adulthood is linked to a higher short-term risk of cancer within a year, including brain cancer, and a possible increased long-term risk for other cancers such as lung cancer; seizures don’t always mean cancer, but a first seizure should prompt urgent evaluation to check for underlying disease.
University of Michigan's incoming president Kent Syverud has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not assume the presidency; a new presidential search will be launched, with interim president Domenico Grasso continuing in leadership as the university navigates the transition, while Syverud remains employed as a professor and adviser.
Chancellor Kent Syverud of Syracuse University announces he has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and is undergoing treatment; he praises the care he has received, expresses gratitude for the university community, and says Mike Haynie will assume all leadership responsibilities immediately as the university continues its end-of-year activities and preparations for Commencement.
The University of Michigan announced that Kent Syverud, selected to be the university's 16th president, has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and will not assume the role. Interim President Domenico Grasso will continue leading as the university restarts the search for a new president, and Syverud plans to rejoin the Michigan Law School faculty after treatment at Michigan Medicine.
Kent Syverud, the University of Michigan's president-elect, has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not assume the presidency as planned. Interim president Domenico Grasso will continue in that role while the university launches a search for a new leader. Syverud will remain affiliated with the university as a law professor and as a special advisor to the board.
University of Calgary researchers are testing high-dose vitamin B3 (niacin) in addition to standard glioblastoma treatment. Early Phase I/II results in 24 patients show 82% progression-free at six months, a 28% improvement over historical data, suggesting niacin may restore immune function to attack tumors. Safety monitoring remains essential, and enrollment will expand to 48 participants by 2026–2027 to confirm benefits.
A phase 1 trial in 41 patients with recurrent glioblastoma found that a single injection of a modified herpes simplex virus can kill tumor cells and recruit enduring T cell activity into the tumor, correlating with longer survival than historical outcomes.
Tommy DeCarlo, the longtime lead singer for the Boston rock band, has died at age 60 after being diagnosed with brain cancer in September.
Tommy DeCarlo, a longtime Boston fan who joined the rock band after Brad Delp’s death in 2007, died of brain cancer in Charlotte, NC, at age 60. He fronted Boston for years, sang lead on tracks including 'The Way You Look Tonight' from the band’s 2013 album, and also performed with his guitarist son under the DeCarlo name; his family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Tommy DeCarlo, who spent nearly two decades as Boston's lead singer after joining the group to honor Brad Delp, died at 60 following a brain cancer diagnosis last September; he also contributed vocals to Boston's 2013 Life, Love & Hope and led a band with his son.
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime Boston vocalist who joined the band after Brad Delp’s passing, has died at 60 following a brain cancer battle. He previously suffered a brain bleed and underwent emergency surgery; a GoFundMe was set up to help with medical bills. DeCarlo also formed the group DECARLO with his son and released multiple projects before his passing, and his family asked for privacy as they grieve.
A 23-year-old medical student endured years of stroke-like episodes and fatigue that doctors repeatedly attributed to stress or health anxiety, with his father saying they visited about 50 doctors. A May 2025 episode led to emergency brain surgery that uncovered a 5 cm glioblastoma; prognosis is poor (12–18 months). He’s undergoing chemotherapy and radiation and is traveling to Germany for cutting-edge immunotherapy, as his family urges clinicians to take persistent symptoms in young people more seriously and push for earlier scans.
Becca Valle’s migraines led to a glioblastoma diagnosis. After tumor removal, she joined a focused ultrasound trial to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier to boost chemotherapy. In 34 participants, the approach showed a survival advantage, with up to 40% alive longer than expected; Valle has no evidence of disease four years later and says she’s living life to the fullest. The device and method are not yet FDA-approved and not widely available.
A California mother, Lori Coble, who lost her three children in a 2007 semi-truck crash and later had IVF triplets, died at 48 after a battle with stage 4 glioblastoma, weeks after entering hospice. Her family and public tributes highlighted her resilience, forgiveness toward the driver, and advocacy for highway safety.