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Oligodendroglioma

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Busy Philipps: Brain Tumor Removed, Back on Set
celebrity1 month ago

Busy Philipps: Brain Tumor Removed, Back on Set

Busy Philipps revealed she underwent removal of a rare brain tumor earlier this year after a Prenuvo full-body MRI detected a 2.6‑centimeter lesion, later diagnosed as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma. The five‑hour operation was followed by a second surgery to treat a staphylococcus infection, but she has recovered enough to return to work on Cupertino with ongoing regular scans and no chemotherapy or radiation, and doctors say the recurrence risk is low.

Busy Philipps Reveals Survival Journey After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
tv-news1 month ago

Busy Philipps Reveals Survival Journey After Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Busy Philipps disclosed that a full-body MRI revealed a malignant brain tumor (grade 2 oligodendroglioma) that was surgically removed weeks before she began filming CBS's Cupertino; she later faced a staphylococcus infection requiring debridement, but says she’s grateful to be alive and emphasizes the importance of trusting health instincts and staying informed.

Widower urges brain-tumour funding after wife's death
health6 months ago

Widower urges brain-tumour funding after wife's death

Kris Beasley, whose wife Carly died from a brain tumour at 38, is calling for increased funding and awareness during Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Beasley, from Chippenham in Wiltshire, and their daughter Ivy are partnering with Brain Tumour Research and Plymouth University researchers to push for better understanding of gliomas (including oligodendroglioma) and the development of kinder, more effective treatments.