Revolutionary Sonodynamic Therapy Offers Hope in Glioblastoma Battle: First Participant Treated in NYU Langone Study
A glimmer of hope emerges for those battling glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer. Dr. Dimitris G. Placantonakis from NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial for sonodynamic therapy. Unlike traditional methods,...
Teen Brain Tumor Survivor’s Heartwarming Wish: Bringing Christmas in July to Sick Kids in Michigan
In a heartwarming display of compassion and selflessness, 17-year-old Jude Boussom, a brave teen recovering from a brain tumor, used his Make-a-Wish to bring happiness and comfort to other sick children in Michigan. Organizing a special Christmas in July event across...Hoboken Doctor, 28, Dies After Courageous Brain Tumor Battle
Vu died surrounded by his family, including his parents Hoavien Yu and Emily Yo, his friends and his girlfriend, Louise, his obituary reads. Vu was a second year resident at Hoboken University Medical Center Family Medicine Program. After his diagnosis, a...
Ultrasound Trials Lead New Direction: Healing Hard To Treat Tumors From The Outside
Northwell Health and Feinstein Institute participate in focused ultrasound trial They are quite possibly the three most terrifying words you can hear from your doctor: “You have cancer.” Under that cancer umbrella, a brain tumor is one of the most daunting diagnoses....