Actress Kelley Mack, best known for her roles on “The Walking Dead” and “Chicago Med,” has died at age 33 after a seven-month battle with an aggressive form of cancer. In January, the rising star was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, a fast-growing tumor that attacks the central nervous system. The illness surfaced just months … Read more
A breakthrough drug is fighting brain cancer head-on. Glioblastoma is widely considered the deadliest form of brain cancer, killing over 10,000 Americans each year. There is no cure for the highly aggressive disease — many patients survive just nine months after diagnosis. Ben Trotman was diagnosed with glioblastoma in October 2022 at just 40 years … Read more
A woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a routine eye test and given a second blow when doctors discovered she also had breast cancer four months later. Elizabeth Craig, 55, had gone for a standard appointment at her local Specsavers in January 2022 when her optician noticed something unusual during the examination. She … Read more
Amanda Hyne, 37, had two young children — 18 months and 4 at the time — when her symptoms began. “They’re amazing and they are so much fun, but it’s a lot,” she told The Post. “It’s a lot to juggle.“ She was a clinical social worker at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Mount … Read more
“Hollywood Medium” Tyler Henry is “on the mend” after undergoing surgery to remove part of a rare tumor growing near the center of his brain. “Great prognosis, incredible staff, and I feel so thankful to be surrounded by my family,” the 29-year-old clairvoyant — who’s read for stars like the Kardashians, Megan Fox, and Chad … Read more
A UK dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor after dismissing a seizure while on vacation as “overindulgence and exhaustion.” Wayne Lewis, 62, collapsed in the bathroom, unable to move or speak, after a day in the sun. The dad-of-one “didn’t want to ruin the holiday” so didn’t go and see a doctor. But when … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
A sixth staff member with a brain tumor has been identified at one Massachusetts hospital, which earlier this month insisted “no environmental risks” were at play. All six staffers work or have worked on the fifth floor of Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital, located about 20 minutes west of Boston. Each of the brain tumor cases … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s life is hanging in the balance as she battles an aggressive form of stage 4 skin cancer. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma spread to her lungs and brain. The Post tapped two experts … Read more
A Florida baby who was given just weeks to live is thriving today — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of an anonymous donor who covered her medical bills. When Bill and Meg Longhenry welcomed their second child, Millie, in August 2023, they were told she had no hope of survival due … Read more
A cluster of brain tumors among nurses working on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital is raising eyebrows after an investigation found “no environmental risks” at the facility. As of April 1, officials from Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital told NBC10 Boston they have interviewed 11 staffers from various shifts on the fifth-floor maternal … Read more
Amanda York was only 11 years old when she found out she had a brain tumor the size of a golf ball. While going into immediate surgery saved her life, it also came with significant downsides — like extremely early menopause and a surge of weight gain. “I went into menopause when I was 11 years old,” … Read more
A woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor after she couldn’t read a single letter during her eye test. Gemma Hillier, 45, lost her dad, Rod, 73, in July 2018 after he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma – an aggressive type of brain tumor – in February of that year. In September 2023, Gemma went … Read more
A young woman has been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor after doctors dismissed her symptoms — as panic attacks. Jessie-Mae Lambert, 27, went to her general practitioner after she began experiencing strange sensations and visual disturbances which her doctor put down to anxiety. It was only after her mom recognized the ‘episodes’ were seizures … Read more
British TV host Davina McCall has revealed a health battle. McCall, 57, has a career spanning decades. She’s best known for hosting several shows, such as the UK version of “Big Brother” and “The Biggest Loser.” She also reportedly used to date rock star Eric Clapton. On Friday, she posted a video on her Instagram account, … Read more
Leanna Scaglione — a former ballerina who completed a half-marathon in March, just two months after getting brain surgery — is now preparing to run in the NYC Marathon Sunday. “This is my redemption lap,” the 32-year-old Upper East Sider told The Post. Scaglione will tackle the 26.2-mile course less than a year after having a tumor … Read more
A former England soccer player was diagnosed with brain cancer after fainting when she saw a spider — and was left speaking French after surgery. Amy Carr, 33, collapsed in her bedroom after seeing a spider before waking up surrounded by paramedics. Doctors mistakenly told the former player the episode was wholly instigated by a … Read more
A UK man’s “aggressive” brain tumor was cut down in size by “50%” following a first-of-its-kind treatment for a type of cancer that typically kills patients within 18 months. The experimental trial was tested on Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer who was diagnosed with glioblastoma – a cancer that kills most patients within a year … Read more
A woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering from a week-long migraine and “pins and needles” in her face. Kimberley Baggley, 27, started suffering from a migraine in June 2023 and was sent home from work. She then started to experience “pins and needles” in the left side of her face so went … Read more
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant is grateful for fans’ prayers and support after his youngest daughter, Taylor, was hospitalized last week. On Sunday, Van Zant shared an update video about her condition, thanking everyone for their prayers and support. He explained that Taylor was diagnosed with a cavernomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation, which are “groups of … Read more