Brain Cancer
The latest brain cancer news, advice, and information, including treatment, symptoms, risk factors, advanced stages, and real stories about people living with brain cancer.
The Latest
Brain Tumors: Do They Respond to Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, a type of treatment that enlists parts of our immune systems to fight diseases, may also help treat slow-growing brain tumors, a new study shows.
New Vaccine for Aggressive Brain Cancer Could Increase Survival By Nearly 2 Years
In a clinical trial, a vaccine for the treatment of glioblastoma, which killed John McCain, showed promising results.
Top Resources for People With Brain Cancer
You need help when you get a brain cancer diagnosis. Check out these organizations and websites for medical information, emotional support, and financial help.
Basics of Brain Cancer Treatment Options
Learn more about surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted treatment, and other approaches to a wide variety of brain cancers.
To All Who Helped Along Your Cancer Journey
A simple thank you card and gift can go a long way to showing your appreciation for the family, friends, and doctors who helped you on your cancer journey.
When Lymphoma Is Confused with Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis is not as easy as undergoing an MRI scan and having a neurologist watch you walk; instead, it is a challenging process, and neurologists want to get it right. One thing that was considered even before I underwent MRI sca...
Brain Cancer Risk Factors
Radiation therapy used to treat brain cancers increases the risk of brain tumors up to 20 or 30 years later.
When It Spreads: Breast Cancer Metastasis, Part I
What is your prognosis for breast cancer when it has spread? And what does that mean for your future?
Meet the Experts
Phyllis Johnson
Patient AdvocatePhyllis Johnson is an inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) survivor diagnosed in 1998, and has written about cancer for HealthCentral since 2007.
PJ Hamel
Patient ExpertPJ Hamel is senior digital content editor and food writer at King Arthur Flour, and a James Beard award-winning author. A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease.