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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Neil Pooran

Scientists discover ‘hidden vulnerability’ in aggressive brain cancer

Scientists have been looking into treatment for gliablastoma (UF Health/Jackie Hart/PA) -

Scientists have identified a "hidden vulnerability" in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, suggesting that a specialised diet could play a crucial role in slowing tumour growth.

The groundbreaking research indicates that combining a prescribed diet with steroid anti-inflammatory drugs could significantly impact glioblastoma progression.

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