A glioma is a type of tumor that originates in the central nervous system, specifically in the brain or spinal cord. These tumors originate in glial cells, supportive cells in the brain which serve to ...

Gliomas are a common type of cancerous brain tumor in adults, and they often contain a mutation in a gene called IDH. This mutation causes the IDH enzyme to stop working properly, leading to tumor ...

Glioma treatment requires a multi-step approach, starting with diagnosis through biopsy or surgery, followed by comprehensive testing to determine the tumor’s molecular makeup. Surgery is often the ...

Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, originates in the stomach. The most common type, called adenocarcinoma, begins in the stomach’s inner lining. Other types of the disease can begin in the ...

Maintenance therapy aims to prevent ovarian cancer from returning. Drugs called PARP inhibitors can be part of maintenance therapy. These drugs usually work best on cancers with certain genetic ...

It’s been about three years since Ryan Reynolds had his public, “life-saving colonoscopy.” Now, at age 48, the dad of four and husband to actress Blake Lively, 37, is continuing to spread awareness ...

The PET/CT scan combines two tests in one for convenience and accuracy A CT scan can find lymphoma in different areas of the body The PET scan can distinguish healthy tissue from cancer One risk is ...

“How I Met Your Father” actress Francia Raisa has been diagnosed with a chronic disease called endometriosis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and polycystic ovary syndrome ...

Former champion billiards player Jeanette Lee, 53, is living with stage 4 ovarian cancer and manages by taking Lynparza. She’s now promoting her new memoir, which highlights the mother of three’s rise ...

Christina Applegate, 52, has admitted to suffering such terrible pain throughout her multiple sclerosis battle—a serious disease of the brain and central nervous system that can lead to permanent ...

Dr. Rachel Brightwell is a gynecologic oncologist at Austin Cancer Center. Dr. Brightwell specializes in treating uterine, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. She is committed to improving quality ...