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Scientists Used Vitamin B12 to Sneak a Cancer-Killer into the Brain, and It Worked on Tumors in Animal Studies

A new Oncoscience study found a vitamin B12-based compound crosses the blood-brain barrier, targets glioblastoma tumors, and boosts treatment effects in animal models.

Medical Daily

Brain cancer breakthrough as new study finds cell therapy could target deadly glioblastoma

Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma typically live for 12 to 18 months

The Independent UK

Archie Goodburn on his 'terrifying' seizure and, yet again, defying the odds

Archie Goodburn on his "terrifying" seizure and, yet again, defying the odds as he looks towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Little legend: how Hendrix turned brain cancer heartbreak into hope

You don't have to be grown up to do something extraordinary.

Newcastle Herald

Jill Smokler's Cause of Death: Scary Mommy Founder Dies at 48 After Silent Fight With Devastating Brain Cancer

Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, passed away at 48 from glioblastoma. Her candid approach reshaped online parenting, leaving a lasting legacy.

International Business Times UK

“I got to play a show in front of my daughter, something I never thought I’d get to do again”: Chad Gilbert riffs with New Found Glory again as he returns to the stage in wheelchair mid-cancer battle

Gilbert performed for the first time after undergoing emergency brain cancer surgery in February

Guitar World

Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition

Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enough

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'It scares me': A touching speech that made a Knights legend a little teary

'I was too young to understand what was happening.'

Newcastle Herald

'Pushing for a cure': Mark Hughes announces huge donation to university

The two-time Knights premiership winner is aiming high.

Newcastle Herald

FED:State funeral for research pioneer as cancer fight ends

"Remarkable" melanoma pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer, who died from brain cancer aged 59, will have a state funeral.

AAP

Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research

Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59.

The Conversation

FED:Scientist Richard Scolyer dies after cancer battle

World-renowned melanoma pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has died from brain cancer aged 59.

AAP

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - AU

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023

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Lauded cancer doctor dies, leaving scientific legacy

Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.

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EnGeneIC Honored with 2026 Breakthrough in Glioblastoma Biotech Award at Northwell Foundation Lenox Hill Neurosurgery Brain Cancer Gala in New York

SYDNEY and NEW YORK, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnGeneIC Limited today announced it has been recognized with the Breakthrough in glioblastoma Biotech Award 2026 at the Northwell Foundation, Lenox Hill Neurosurgery Brain Tumor Center Gala event in New York City. The award was presented to Joint-CEO’s and co-inventors…

The Independent UK

FBI manhunt for woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam family and friends out of thousands

The allegations against the Pennsylvania woman are ‘nauseating,’ a U.S. attorney said.

The Independent UK

Jill Biden opens up on husband Joe’s cancer battle: ‘It’s been tough’

Former first lady Jill Biden has given an update on her husband’s cancer battle, saying that Joe Biden 's prostate cancer diagnosis has led to him getting "tired a little more often.” “Cancer takes its toll,” she told MSNOW . But she added that the former president is “still giving…

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Pennsylvania woman falsely claimed she had cancer, defrauded family and friends of thousands of dollars to fund trips to Australia

A Pennsylvania woman accused of pretending to have terminal brain cancer to collect thousands of dollars from friends, family members and supporters is now being sought by the FBI, years after she was charged in a fraud scheme.

International Business Times UK

Jason Collins, 47, Dies of Brain Cancer: About the Deadly Glioblastoma That Took NBA's First Openly Gay Player

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has died at 47 after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports.

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Doogie Howser, M.D. actor Rif Hutton dead aged 73 with cause of death confirmed

After a battle with brain cancer, actor Rif Hutton’s family has confirmed he has passed away aged 73.

The Independent UK

Sheinelle Jones shares heartbreaking message on her first birthday since death of husband Uche Ojeh

TV host’s husband of 18 years died in May 2025 after he was diagnosed with brain cancer

The Guardian - US

CEO of Epic Games apologizes after laying off employee with terminal brain cancer

Tim Sweeney, chief of firm that created Fortnite, received backlash after worker’s wife revealed loss of life insurance

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Tim Sweeney apologizes after Epic layoff affects employee with terminal brain cancer

Epic promises to resolve insurance issue.

PC Gamer

A programmer with terminal brain cancer was caught in Epic's mass layoff, but CEO Tim Sweeney says the studio 'will solve the insurance for them'

"Mike is not just a number. He is a father. A husband. A person deeply loved."

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