Meningiomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor. Found in the meninges– or the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, meningiomas are often benign. However, some can behave more aggressively and recur. ...
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A research breakthrough shows that a simple blood test could reduce, or in some cases replace, the need for intrusive surgery when determining the best course of treatment for patients with a specific type of brain tumor.
Mar 17, 2021
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Prolonged high dose use of the hormone drug cyproterone acetate is associated with an increased risk of developing a brain tumour, finds a study of over 250,000 women in France published by The BMJ today.
Feb 3, 2021
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A modified protein in benign-appearing meningiomas can reveal which are truly benign and which are more dangerous and require more aggressive treatment, researchers have discovered.
Nov 5, 2019
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Although typically benign, about one-fifth of meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, recur despite complete surgical removal. The current meningioma classification does not consistently predict whether the tumor ...
Oct 8, 2019
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The identification of oncogenic mutations has provided further insights into the tumorigenesis of meningioma and the possibility of targeted therapy.
Oct 4, 2019
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Meningiomas, a type of brain tumour, are usually easy to treat. However, there are a few subtypes that follow a very aggressive course and have high recurrence rates, i.e. there is a high risk of them coming back after treatment. ...
Nov 19, 2018
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UC San Francisco scientists have uncovered a common genetic driver of aggressive meningiomas, which could help clinicians detect such dangerous cancers earlier and lead to new therapies aimed at curing these difficult-to-treat ...
Mar 28, 2018
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The vast majority of meningiomas—tumors that form from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord—are slow-growing and benign. "Atypical" meningiomas have a more aggressive clinical course, and patients with ...
Jan 30, 2018
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Meningiomas—tumors that arise from the lining of the brain and spinal cord—have recently been in the news with celebrities Kate Walsh and Maria Menounos sharing their initial shock upon diagnosis and their experiences ...
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