New standards streamline brain tumor surgery

Low-grade brain tumors known as IDH-mutant gliomas CNS WHO grade 2 are life-threatening in spite of their slow growth.

Researchers Discover Brain Cancer’s Secret Helpers – and How To Shut Them Down

A hidden communication network between brain cells and glioblastoma tumors may be key to slowing this aggressive cancer.

Different Types of Brain Tumors: What They Are, How They Present and What To Expect

FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or secondary (metastatic, spreading to the ...

I had a seizure at 23—then surgeons removed a third of my brain

Josh, now 27, told Newsweek about the horrifying ordeal that began with muscle‑cramp‑like symptoms.
Los Angeles Times

Beyond the Scalpel: What’s Really Changing in Surgical Oncology Around Brain Tumors

Tools like intraoperative MRI and 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) fluorescence are fundamentally changing the approach to achieving maximal safe resections in brain tumor surgery. The concept of ...

Brain cancer survivor who finished year 12 hoping medication can get PBS listing

Just over a year ago Sienna was shocked to discover she had a rare brain cancer. She's taking a new drug to slow its growth, ...
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Remarkable Recovery From Brain Tumor Surgery Unlocks a Rare Artistic Talent

MSK patient Maggie Chess developed a sudden passion and talent for abstract painting following her recovery from brain surgery, a rare outcome that has transformed Maggie into a successful artist.
ABC 7 Chicago

Patient sings 'Moana' soundtrack during brain surgery

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- A New Jersey woman has the soundtrack to a Disney movie on the brain -- literally. When she underwent surgery for a brain tumor, her surgeon had a unique approach to making ...