Oncology & Cancer
Shrinking brain tumours and opening the door for targeted cancer therapies
A new drug, known as IP1867B, could be used for future treatments of brain tumours.
Aug 5, 2019
0
161
Page 7 - News tagged with brain tumours
Medical research
Biomaterial-delivered chemotherapy leads to long-term survival in brain cancer
A combination of chemotherapy drugs during brain cancer surgery using a biodegradable paste, leads to long-term survival, researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered.
Jul 18, 2019
0
4
Oncology & Cancer
Understanding how people respond to symptoms of a brain tumor
A recent study from King's College London and Cambridge University highlighted that people may experience multiple subtle changes before being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Mar 22, 2019
0
39
Surgery
New, wiggly microrobots raise hopes for minimally invasive surgeries
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but that doesn't mean the most direct route will yield the best results.
Mar 21, 2019
0
1
Oncology & Cancer
Study shows potential to develop brain tumour liquid biopsies
Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA in the fluid from around the brain and spine.
Nov 6, 2018
0
5
Oncology & Cancer
Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumor cells more accurately
A chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeons to help spot and safely remove brain cancer in a trial presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference.
Nov 4, 2018
0
11
Oncology & Cancer
Fat fuels aggressive brain cancers
Fat is powering tumour growth in brain cancer, finds a new study by Cardiff University and the University of Florida.
Oct 19, 2018
0
4
Oncology & Cancer
Technique to 'listen' to a patient's brain during tumour surgery
Surgeons could soon eavesdrop on a patient's brain activity during surgery to remove their brain tumour, helping improve the accuracy of the operation and reduce the risk of impairing brain function.
Oct 16, 2018
0
8
Oncology & Cancer
New insights into the epigenome of brain tumours
Brain cancer is the most common form of cancer amongst children and due to the large number of different types of brain tumours, a proper diagnosis is necessary for effective treatment. One EU-supported project has provided ...
Sep 7, 2018
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
How tiny metal beads could make chemotherapy more effective for brain tumours
Treatments for brain tumours aren't good enough. Only around 1 in 7 people will survive their disease for a decade or longer. And those in this small but fortunate fraction may also be left with lifelong reminders of their ...
Aug 31, 2018
0
2
