HISTORICAL FACTS: Brain cancer | History Defined

12-year-old cancer patient’s $22.25 lemonade stand inspires $100,000 gift

A neighbourhood lemonade stand can seem like a small summer ritual: a folding table, a pitcher and a few coins dropped into a jar. For Rowan Daniel Rieve, however, it became the beginning of a much larger legacy. While undergoing years of treatment for brain cancer, the 12-year-old from Sugar…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Meet Ethan Huynh, 17-year-old cancer survivor who raised $45,000 through swimming meets

Ethan Huynh, a 17-year-old, survived brain cancer and returned to competitive swimming. He transformed his races into fundraising opportunities for children facing cancer. Two swim meets he participated in successfully raised $45,000 for cancer research. His personal journey fuels his commitment to supporting other young patients. Ethan's efforts inspire hope…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Irish man with terminal brain cancer became 'The King of Chemo'; now eyes marathon record

A medical trial that Iain Ward joined in 2019 led to an unexpected discovery that changed his life. An MRI scan revealed a brain tumour, although doctors initially believed it was benign. Around six months later, further scans showed that the tumour was growing. Ward underwent brain surgery and was…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Tough personal issues cut short Greens senator's career

First-term senator for South Australia Barbara Pocock will not run for a second term in 2028 as her partner battles a brain cancer diagnosis.

AAP · Aug 25

Brain Cancer Patients Vaccinated Against COVID Before Surgery Lived Twice as Long in a Preprint Analysis

A preprint of 187 glioblastoma patients links COVID vaccination within 100 days of surgery to doubled survival. It has not been peer-reviewed.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

'It's a no-brainer': How Danii raised $30,000 for critical cancer research

Danii couldn't have been happier watching her lustrous locks fall to the ground.

The Canberra Times · Aug 21

New discovery could revolutionise treatment for deadly brain cancer

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

New study finds chemotherapy immediately after surgery could improve brain cancer outcomes

Experts said that while the findings are still in their early stages, they could potentially reshape care for glioblastoma patients

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Commonwealth star delivers tearful message asking Burnham to do more for brain cancer patients

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Emotional plea made on live TV by Scots swimmer with terminal cancer to Andy Burnham

A star Scottish swimmer with terminal cancer has given an emotional live on TV to Andy Burnham

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4