Brain cancer Coverage

Infusion therapies offer hope for those with metastatic cancer

2024 marks six years since Levene first learned she had metastatic breast cancer. She said each year has been a gift, and she's thankful for every moment she has with her husband and children.

New brain cancer treatment is game changer

There's a new study on a potential medical breakthrough for the tens of thousands of patients with brain cancer in the U.S.

Brain tumor survivor brings joy to the community with 100 flavors of ice cream

Elisa McLean, owner of Flavors Ice cream opened her shop to put a smile on people faces and bring people in the community together. A survivor a brain tumor, her shop is known for its creative monster shakes and a 100 flavors of icecream.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Run, walk, resilience: Angels Among Us raises money for brain cancer research

The $39 million raised over 30 years by the Angels Among Us Walk for Hope goes to fund research for brain tumor treatment.

Brain tumor survivors lead walk to raise money for more research

When WRAL reporter Amanda Lamb's mother was diagnosed with a glioblastoma and being treated at the Tisch Center, resources were limited, but that is changing.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Raleigh biopharma lands FDA boost for its 'fatal form of brain cancer' treatment

Raleigh biopharma company FLAG Therapeutics Inc. has achieved a milestone with a U.S. Food & Drug Administration designation for the company’s investigational treatment for a rare brain tumor in children.

Neuse Charter dedicates homecoming basketball game to 5-year-old girl who died of brain cancer

The Neuse Charter community came together Friday to shower Lilian Blackman's family with love and support after she died from brain cancer in November.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Brain cancer fighter? UNC scientists discover a potential treatment in common lab molecule

Scientists at UNC have made the surprising discovery that a molecule called EdU, which is commonly used in laboratory experiment is in fact recognized by human cells as DNA damage, triggering a runaway process of DNA repair that is eventually fatal to affected cells, including cancer cells.

Nick Cannon's 5-month-old son dies of brain cancer

On December 7, Cannon announced on his show that 5-month-old Zen died of brain cancer and a subsequent tumor.

Nick Cannon mourns loss of his youngest child to a brain tumor

Television host and actor Nick Cannon shared with his talk show audience on Tuesday that his youngest child, Zen, has died.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

After man's sudden decline, death, family raises $100K for brain cancer research

Michael Schwartz was an active 61-year-old when he was found to have a tumor on his brain stem in September 2020. He passed away on Nov. 15.

National group based in Triangle raising awareness, money for brain cancer research

The type of brain tumor known as glioblastoma is almost always a death sentence. Only about 5% of those with a glioblastoma diagnosis survive to the five-year mark.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Garner cancer patient not ready to unmask

What about those who cant unmask? The state's new mask lift will impact people who are immunocompromised.

Life-saving treatment delayed until Ugandan man can pay

After Isaac Okwakol underwent one operation, he learned additional treatment - chemotherapy and radiation - would cost $173,000 and had to be paid for up front.

Tumor removed but treatment on hold for Ugandan man asked to pay up front

A family from Africa thought their prayers were answered when a charitable group and a surgeon at Duke University Hospital offered help for a young man with a brain tumor. But after Isaac Okwakol underwent one operation, he learned additional treatment - chemotherapy and radiation - would cost $173,000 and had to be paid for up front.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL reporter

Local company fights Glioblastoma

Wednesday is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. It's a particularly deadly form of brain cancer. This is the cancer Senators Ted Kennedy and John McCain ultimately died from. There are few available treatments, but one local company is trying to change that. Matt Stober, the CEO of Istari Oncology based in Research Triangle Park, joined WRAL News.

Neighborhood helps dying father watch daughter graduate

Randy Bridgman has been fighting brain cancer for a decade. He was hanging on to watch his daughter graduate, but COVID-19 canceled the graduation ceremony. So he neighbors made sure he got to watch his little girl walk across the stage in her cap in gown, all grown up.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Father gets dying wish to watch daughter graduate, after COVID-19 cancels graduation

Randy Bridgman has been fighting brain cancer for a decade. He was hanging on to watch his daughter graduate, but COVID-19 canceled the graduation ceremony. So he neighbors made sure he got to watch his little girl walk across the stage in her cap in gown, all grown up.

Fort Bragg girl loses brain cancer fight

Five-year-old Ila Haskin, who last week got early Halloween and Christmas celebrations at Fort Bragg, has died, her family said Friday.

Fort Bragg celebrates Christmas in May for girl battling inoperable brain tumor

Ila Haskin is battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, an inoperable form of brain cancer. Doctors don't expect her to make it to December, so the Fort Bragg decorated homes in her neighborhood with Christmas lights and had a mini parade.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Christmas parade held for Fort Bragg girl with brain cancer

Ila Haskin is battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, an inoperable form of brain cancer. Doctors don't expect her to make it to December, so the Fort Bragg decorated homes in her neighborhood with Christmas lights and had a mini parade.

UNC researchers find key enzyme in breast cancer proliferation, treatment resistance

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a possible reason why certain breast cancers are so aggressive.

Doctors puzzled after Texas girl's inoperable brain tumor disappears

The story of an 11-year-old girl and a seemingly disappearing brain tumor is sweeping the internet.

Flights of generosity bond pilot, teen

What does a pilot in his 60s have in common with a 14-year old battling a brain tumor? Lifesaving flights for her treatment.

Young cancer patient finally able to smile

A young cancer survivor is finally able to smile after her parents were referred to a plastic surgeon in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Fred Deleyiannis performed a revolutionary micro vascular surgery.