Brain Cancer

Police and Law Enforcement May 31

Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement

DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old with brain cancer, was diagnosed with new tumors but continues to inspire after being sworn in to 1,351 law enforcement agencies.

Health May 21

Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows

A new brain cancer study from Mass General Brigham suggests that gabapentin, a pain-relieving drug, may extend survival in glioblastoma patients, showing promising results.

Health May 3

Michael Bolton had strange symptoms before brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Something’s wrong’

A Grammy-winning singer who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma—the most aggressive and rapidly progressing type of brain cancer—began showing signs that something was wrong the previous month.

NFL March 11

Former NFL player David Pollack asks for prayers after revealing wife will undergo surgery for brain cancer

Ex-NFL player David Pollack asked for prayers on social media this week after sharing that his wife, who was diagnosed with brain cancer, will undergo surgery on Wednesday.

Ask a Doctor September 13

‘Does smartphone exposure cause brain cancer?’: Ask a doctor

Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Saphier and tech expert Scott Dylan debunk the idea that exposure to cell phones can cause brain cancer, sharing the reasons with Fox News Digital.

HEALTH September 6

Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds

A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.

CANCER July 11

Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds

A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.

LIFESTYLE June 22, 2024

Cancer patient sees Taylor Swift in concert after purchasing 'Eras Tour' tickets past her ‘prognosis’ date

A woman fighting cancer attended Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" in the U.K. after pushing through a tough week of seizures and illness. Her husband said it was a bucket-list moment.

US April 11, 2024

Father fights to find cure for his son’s cancer

Father Fernando Goldsztein has raised millions to find a cure for a rare brain tumor his son was diagnosed with at age nine called Medulloblastoma.

HEALTH March 30, 2024

New Jersey woman sings Taylor Swift hits while awake during brain surgery: 'Eras Tour' in the O.R.

New Jersey mom Selena Campione received an awake craniotomy to remove a tumor from her brain, and was instructed by Dr. Nitesh Patel to sing during the procedure. The patient and doctor share details on what turned into Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" in the operating room.

Departed March 4, 2024

Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner dead at 57

American rock band Blackberry Smoke's drummer, Brit Turner, has died at age 57, Fox News Digital confirmed. He had been battling brain cancer since 2022.

LIFESTYLE February 15, 2024

Tennessee health care worker diagnosed with brain cancer recites all 50 states during surgery

A Tennessee woman recited all 50 U.S. states in alphabetical order during her recent brain surgery. Jayden Zientara had a cancerous brain mass the size of a baseball removed by doctors.

VIDEO February 15, 2024

Health care worker recites 50 states in alphabetical order while undergoing brain surgery

A Tennessee health care worker recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor the size of a fist. During the procedure, Jayden Zientara recited a song she remembered from her childhood, naming the 50 U.S. states in alphabetical order. 

OPINION January 28, 2024

Brain tumors and you. What this neurosurgeon wants you to know

I've treated many different kinds of brain tumors among people of all ages in my career as a neurosurgeon. Here are some important things to be aware of when it comes to your health.

HEALTH January 16, 2024

Florida brain tumor patient plays guitar during his surgery: ‘This is wild’

A Florida man played the guitar while doctors at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine removed his brain tumor. The patient and surgeon share the remarkable story.

Media January 11, 2024

Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella shares brain tumor diagnosis in emotional interview

Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella is battling a malignant brain tumor, they announced Thursday during an emotional interview on "Good Morning America."

MILITARY December 29, 2023

Marine veteran to run 450th marathon despite recent cancer treatment: ‘For the wounded warriors’

Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan aims to run 50 marathons in 2023 to raise money for wounded warriors through the Semper Fi & America's Fund, while also battling cancer.

LIFESTYLE November 8, 2023

Five moms who lost their children to brain tumors jump out of a plane to help others

A group of moms in the United Kingdom supported each other as their children suffered from brain tumors — and went skydiving in their kids' honor to raise money for others.

HEALTH September 29, 2023

Teenage brain cancer patient misses homecoming, so the hospital throws a surprise dance for her

When 17-year-old brain cancer patient Megan Krafty of Ohio was disappointed about having to miss her senior homecoming after surgery, caregivers at Cleveland Clinic brought the dance to her.

LIFESTYLE September 25, 2023

Michigan siblings reunite with their 3-year-old brother after his 6-month hospital stay for cancer treatment

A Michigan family reunited after the youngest child visited home during a break in his stay in the hospital where he has been fighting a rare brain cancer.

VIDEO September 25, 2023

Siblings reunite after brother spends months in the hospital for cancer treatment

The Fowler siblings from Shelby Township, Michigan, recently reunited when brother Beckett came home from the hospital. Beckett Fowler, 3, has been at St. Jude's in Tennessee receiving chemotherapy for the last six months to fight his brain cancer.

LIFESTYLE September 13, 2023

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

HEALTH September 12, 2023

Pregnant woman with brain cancer refuses abortion: ‘Killing my baby wouldn’t have saved me’

Tasha Kann, a Michigan mother, was 20 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. When her doctors recommended an abortion, she refused -- and a year later, she's still alive.

Shannen Doherty June 8, 2023

Shannen Doherty 'doing OK' after revealing cancer has spread to her brain; celebrity friends show support

Shannen Doherty's representative told Fox News Digital that the actress is "doing OK." Doherty revealed Tuesday that her cancer had spread to her brain.

VIDEO May 5, 2023

New York man challenges friends to run 50 miles in 31 days for brain cancer awareness

Brian Lewis' dad died from brain cancer when Brian was 10-years-old. He later created the 50/31 challenge in his dad's honor by raising funds for the National Brain Tumor Society.

HEALTH May 1, 2023

Students use AI technology to find new brain tumor therapy targets — with a goal of fighting disease faster

Two high-school students partnered with Insilico Medicine, a Hong Kong-based medical tech company, to identify new target genes linked to glioblastoma and aging. Fox News Digital spoke to them.

HEALTH April 3, 2023

AI testing of brain tumors can detect genetic cancer markers in less than 90 seconds, study finds

Genetic markers have been shown to predict various types of cancer, and researchers believe that new AI tools could make it easier and faster for doctors to detect them.

LIFESTYLE February 3, 2023

Indiana priest says he's cured of brain tumor after trip to Lourdes: 'Thanks be to God'

An Indiana priest says he was cured of a brain tumor after making a June 2022 pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. Fr. John Hollowell said he offered up his suffering for abuse survivors.

HEALTH February 1, 2023

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risk of death from ovarian, breast cancers: new study

A new study from Imperial's School of Public Health in London found that diets high in ultra-processed foods may elevate the risks of various types of cancer. Here's what to know.

CANCER August 19, 2022

Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths

A study funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said tobacco, alcohol and a high BMI are the risk factors for global cancer deaths.