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health2 years ago

"Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Unveiled in Northwestern Medicine Study"

A recent study conducted by Northwestern faculty has identified metixene, a central nervous system small-molecule inhibitor drug, as a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer and brain metastases. The drug killed cancer cells in mice models, decreased the size of breast tumors, and increased the lifespan of mice with brain metastases. Metixene has minimal reported side effects in humans, making it a strong candidate for further investigation and potential use in human clinical trials.

via Daily Northwestern|
#brain-metastases#breast-cancer#clinical-trials
health2 years ago

Shannen Doherty's Celebrity Friends Rally Around Her Amid Brain Cancer Battle.

Actress Shannen Doherty revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain and she has started radiation treatment. Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed that it had returned and was in stage four in 2020. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum has received an outpouring of support from her celebrity friends and fans. Despite her diagnosis, Doherty has continued to work and hopes to change the perception of what it means to have stage 4 cancer.

via Fox News|
#brain-metastases#cancer#celebrity-support
health2 years ago

Shannen Doherty's Cancer Spreads to Brain, Shares Intimate Update.

Actress Shannen Doherty shared a video on Instagram of her undergoing radiation treatment for cancer, while noting that she has brain metastases. Doherty, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2020, has been open about her cancer journey and hopes to raise awareness about the disease. She has received support from fans and fellow celebrities, including Selma Blair, Kelly Hu, Kyle Richards, and Mira Sorvino.

via TODAY|
#brain-metastases#breast-cancer#cancer-treatment
health2 years ago

Shannen Doherty's Emotional Cancer Journey: A Heartbreaking Update.

Shannen Doherty, who is battling stage 4 breast cancer, shared a video on social media that showed her receiving radiation therapy. The CT scan showed that the “Charmed” alum had brain metastases. Doherty has been open and honest about her treatment process, which has included a mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. She hopes to encourage people to get mammograms, to get regular checkups, and to face whatever might be in front of them.

via Page Six|
#brain-metastases#breast-cancer#cancer
health2 years ago

Shannen Doherty's Emotional Cancer Journey Update.

Actress Shannen Doherty shared a heartbreaking update on her struggle with cancer, revealing that her CT scan showed brain metastases earlier this year. Although metastatic brain cancer is usually terminal, the 52-year-old actress began radiation treatment. She filed for divorce last month after 11 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. Doherty has also struggled with stage 4 breast cancer over the past few years and feels "a responsibility" to shatter misconceptions around cancer.

via The Blast|
#brain-metastases#cancer#divorce