Molecular testing is a broad term that refers to the detection of individual molecules or pieces of cancer cells to better characterize a cancer, its behavior — and which treatment options may work ...

Many low-grade gliomas have something known as an IDH-mutation. These mutations can help promote tumor growth. A drug called vorasidenib is an exciting new targeted treatment option for low-grade ...

Gliomas are graded on their aggressiveness, not staged like many other cancers. They are graded on a scale of 1 through 4 with 4 being the most aggressive. Low-grade gliomas are easier to treat, and ...

Most glioma patients will be diagnosed at a community medical center — and some receive most or all of their cancer care locally as well. While major academic institutions can provide access to ...

For many years, the standard treatment path for low-grade gliomas was surgery followed by observation or radiation (and sometimes chemotherapy). However, recent advances have introduced another ...

While glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer, there are still treatment options available. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, wearing a device that ...

There are two common chemotherapy regimens used for gliomas: temozolomide and PCV (procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine). Each treatment has its own benefits, risks, and side effects — however, ...

Gliomas can return months or even years after surgery, and the prospect of recurrence is naturally concerning for patients. Fortunately, recurrent gliomas can often be detected early through continued ...

Glioma recurrence is a medical term used when a glioma returns after initial treatment. When glioma recurs, there are still a variety of potential treatment options available — including additional ...

Radiation may be recommended alongside approaches like surgery and chemotherapy as part of the treatment path for glioma. The treatment, which involves applying high energy in a predetermined area of ...

Former Miss England and Celebrity Big Brother finalist Danielle Lloyd, 41, has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer and is now urging others to be aware of any signs of the disease and seek ...

A California native and hair stylist Hector Corvera is suing major hair product companies after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. His alleged exposure reminds us of previous studies looking into ...