Glioblastoma the brain tumor that changes by location
Glioblastoma carries a reputation that few other diagnoses match, and for good reason. The World Health Organization classifies it as a grade 4 astrocytoma, the most aggressive label the agency assigns to tumors that begin in the brain’s star shaped support cells, known as astrocytes. What makes glioblastoma especially difficult to treat is its variety. […]
How Chadwick Boseman secretly battled colon cancer
Nearly six years after the world lost Chadwick Boseman, his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of her life. In a candid conversation with TODAY anchor Craig Melvin that aired March 20, she reflected on the moment her husband’s health began to change and how little warning […]
How to cope with a fear of cancer
Health concerns are a significant part of our lives, and a cancer diagnosis often tops the list of fears. A recent survey conducted by Public First for the University of Cambridge revealed that two-thirds of respondents in the UK expressed worry about receiving a cancer diagnosis more than any other medical condition. Why is cancer […]