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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hundreds gather to raise money, awareness for brain cancer research
Hundreds of people braved the chilly rain on Saturday morning to take part in the Georgia Brain Tumor Walk and Race to raise money and awareness for brain cancer research. Channel 2's Bryan Mims and several other members of the WSB-TV family were at the race for a cause near and dear to Channel 2 Action News. The third annual event hosted by the National Brain Tumor Society saw about 1,200 people sign up to walk or run the 5K race near Truist Park. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] For the WSB-TV family, it gives us and the community a chance to remember Channel 2's Jovita Moore, who died in Oct. 2021 after a battle with glioblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer. At this time, there is no cure for glioblastoma, only treatments to slow it down. 'It really showed me how strong she really is. Once I seen that, I was like, 'I can do the same thing too.' That inspired me to do anything I want,' her son Josh Griffith said. Angela Wright, a teacher from Senoia, was diagnosed with glioblastoma last August, but isn't giving up the fight. TRENDING STORIES: 4.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Tennessee, felt all the way in metro Atlanta Neighbors told to shelter in place after Henry County tire shop catches fire Buc-ee's announces opening date for new Georgia location 'This is what gets me through,' she said. 'I had chemo this week and I had kind of a down week, but knowing this was coming up at the end of the week and to get to see my people, it lifts my spirits.' The goal of the race was to raise $200,000 to fund research into new medicines, treatments and, hopefully, a cure. Even though the race is over, you can still donate by clicking here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local brain tumor survivor uses her story to help raise awareness
May marks Brain Tumor Awareness Month and a local woman is sharing her story to spread awareness. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The American Brain Tumor Association said about 90,000 people face a brain tumor diagnosis every year. One of those people is Billi Ewing from Montgomery County. This year marks 11 years since Ewing became a brain tumor survivor. 'What is not shared with us is what life is like after your brain tumor,' she said. TRENDING STORIES: Conclave votes: First American pope chosen in history; Cardinal Robert Prevost Woman killed in arson almost 20 years ago; police still searching for answers High school lacrosse player dies from injury during game Since becoming a survivor, she's made it her mission to share her story with others dealing with that diagnosis. 'If you find yourself with this diagnosis, the resources and support that is out here, nationally, locally, regionally,' Ewing said. 'We are here, they are here, but people just don't know.' As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, Ewing has taken her advocacy to Washington, D.C., serving as an Ohio delegate with the National Brain Tumor Society's annual 'Head to the Hill' event. 'Those are the three days that a person may get out of the whole year, that they don't have to explain what they're feeling,' she explained. Some of the time is spent connecting with other survivors and the family members of those who died because of their brain tumor. 'There's somebody new every year, and you hear these heart-wrenching stories about how people's lives have been changed forever,' she said. The event also includes time at Capitol Hill, meeting with lawmakers. Ewing met with both the offices of Ohio senators, as well as the office of Congressman Mike Turner, putting a human connection to keep in mind when making decisions. 'We have to explain why brain tumors and brain cancers need to be a separate line item, and so it is our responsibility to make them understand why,' Ewing said. In her push to raise awareness, Ewing takes one of her biggest challenges to make a difference. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Michael Bolton's brain cancer was discovered after he had one 'weird' moment
Michael Bolton's daughters have opened up about the moment that led to their father's glioblastoma diagnosis. Michael Bolton's daughters have revealed the moment that they first realised something was wrong with their father, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. They noticed the singer seemed off when made a series of peculiar moves during a bowling night out. Bolton, 72, was enjoying a game of bowling with his family when he exhibited some odd behaviour. According to People magazine, his daughter Taryn recalled the unsettling moment, saying: "That was when we were like, 'Something's wrong with his brain. "Everything that happened was weird for him but not super alarming. When you look back at everything together. . . We missed so many things." This odd behaviour turned out to be an indicator of glioblastoma, an uncommon and aggressive type of brain cancer. Symptoms associated with brain tumours can range from persistent headaches and seizures to nausea, fatigue, or even changes in personality and physical abilities. These signs all depend on the tumour's whereabouts, size, and speed of growth in the brain, reports Surrey Live. That same evening, another abnormal incident worried the family as Michael toppled from his chair. Taryn said: "He fell out of his chair to the left, which is very unusual. He's super athletic, and he doesn't drink. So he fell, and we were like, 'What just happened?'" That weekend, Bolton experienced a severe headache and by Monday, he found himself in hospital. An MRI scan confirmed the presence of a brain tumour. The tumour was completely removed during surgery and about a week later, doctors diagnosed it as glioblastoma, a condition that affects roughly 15,000 Americans annually, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. After undergoing two surgeries and several rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the singer's most recent scan earlier this month showed no signs of the tumour. In a fresh interview, the singer declared: "Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of." He added: "Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal." He admitted that this health scare gave him a deeper appreciation for life. His daughter, Holly, disclosed that he began singing "within minutes" while recovering from his operation. The Brains Trust charity has laid out what to watch for when it comes to the deadly illness in a list of symptoms that you can read below. Brain tumour symptoms Headaches that are more severe in the morning and wake you in the night. They are usually different from headaches you might have had previously and will be persistent and worsen with time Nausea and vomiting: With a headache this can indicate increased pressure in the head (raised intracranial pressure) Seizures: A seizure is abnormal electrical impulses in the brain, causing sudden involuntary changes in movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behaviour. A first-time seizure in an adult is often investigated Weakness, loss of sensation or numbness: This is a sign of pressure on (or damage to) a specific part of the brain and can also be manifested through walking unsteadily or lack of coordination (ataxia) or muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis) Hearing loss: Could be a sign of an acoustic neuroma if it occurs only on one side Loss/disturbance of vision, including double vision: In one or both eyes could be a symptom, if there is a tumour pressing on the optic nerve or there is one affecting the visual pathways or if there is raised intracranial pressure. Speech difficulties: May also include the loss of ability to write, speak or understand words. A person may have difficulty getting the right words out (expressive dysphasia) or difficulty articulating them (dysarthria) Other brain tumour symptoms: Lack of concentration, confusion, memory loss, disorientation, drowsiness, change in behaviour. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Michael Bolton's 'weird' moment that led to brain cancer diagnosis
Michael Bolton's daughters have spoken out about the moment they knew something was wrong with their father - leading to his glioblastoma diagnosis Michael Bolton's family have revealed they realised something was wrong when the singer made a series of peculiar moves during a bowling night out. The 72-year-old pop star was enjoying a game with his children and grandkids when he exhibited some odd behaviour. According to People magazine, his daughter Taryn recalled that unsettling moment, saying: "That was when we were like, 'Something's wrong with his brain. Everything that happened was weird for him but not super alarming. When you look back at everything together. . . We missed so many things." His behaviour at the bowling alley turned out to be red flags for glioblastoma, an uncommon and aggressive type of brain cancer. Symptoms associated with brain tumours can range from persistent headaches and seizures to nausea, fatigue, or even changes in personality and physical abilities, all hinging on the tumour's whereabouts, size, and speed of growth in the brain, reports Surrey Live. That same evening, yet another abnormal incident worried the family as Michael toppled from his chair. Taryn said: "He fell out of his chair to the left, which is very unusual. He's super athletic, and he doesn't drink. So he fell, and we were like, 'What just happened?'" That weekend, Bolton experienced a severe headache and by Monday, he found himself in hospital. An MRI scan confirmed the presence of a brain tumour. The tumour was completely removed during surgery and about a week later, doctors diagnosed it as glioblastoma, a condition that affects roughly 15,000 Americans annually, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. After undergoing two surgeries and several rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the singer's most recent scan earlier this month showed no signs of the tumour. In a fresh interview, the singer declared: "Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of." He added: "Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal." He now confesses that his health scare has instilled in him a deeper appreciation for life. His daughter, Holly, disclosed that he began singing "within minutes" while recovering from his operation. Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff, Bolton's neuro-oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, explained that symptoms of brain tumours often encompass sudden personality changes, intense headaches, seizures, coordination problems and muscle weakness and paralysis. "If all of a sudden you're a completely different person, and people are like, 'He never gets out of bed anymore. What's going on? He doesn't want to do anything'...", Mellinghoff says. "If somebody can't move one part of their body, that's never normal. Or changes in sensation. When they say, 'I can't feel anything anymore on my right side.'" Mellinghoff also points out that alterations in how someone speaks can act as a serious warning sign. "Speech is pretty sensitive. We all have our speech patterns, and if all of a sudden your friend says, 'It sounds so strange, and it doesn't make sense,' that is definitely something," he notes. "It's really hard to put out the message of, 'If you have a headache, think about brain cancer,' because that's so rare," he remarks. "Many of these symptoms are very non-specific, so we have to be careful not scaring everyone." The Brains Trust charity has laid out what to watch for when it comes to the deadly illness, writing: "Because there are so many different types of brain tumour, there are a number of brain tumour symptoms and signs, depending on the nature of the brain tumour and where it is." The continue: "These may be very severe, or may not be apparent at all. So, it is a very broad spectrum with which we are dealing. Please remember this if you haven't been diagnosed with a brain tumour. It is a rare condition and having a headache for more than a week does not mean that you necessarily have a brain tumour." Brain tumour symptoms Headaches that are more severe in the morning and wake you in the night. They are usually different from headaches you might have had previously and will be persistent and worsen with time Nausea and vomiting: With a headache this can indicate increased pressure in the head (raised intracranial pressure) Seizures: A seizure is abnormal electrical impulses in the brain, causing sudden involuntary changes in movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behaviour. A first-time seizure in an adult is often investigated Weakness, loss of sensation or numbness: This is a sign of pressure on (or damage to) a specific part of the brain and can also be manifested through walking unsteadily or lack of coordination (ataxia) or muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis) Hearing loss: Could be a sign of an acoustic neuroma if it occurs only on one side Loss/disturbance of vision, including double vision: In one or both eyes could be a symptom, if there is a tumour pressing on the optic nerve or there is one affecting the visual pathways or if there is raised intracranial pressure. Speech difficulties: May also include the loss of ability to write, speak or understand words. A person may have difficulty getting the right words out (expressive dysphasia) or difficulty articulating them (dysarthia) Other brain tumour symptoms: Lack of concentration, confusion, memory loss, disorientation, drowsiness, change in behaviour.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Michael Bolton's Brain Cancer Battle: Singer Opens Up About Surgery and Treatment for Glioblastoma
Michael Bolton opened up about undergoing emergency brain surgery in 2023. He shared an update on how he was doing amid his cancer battle in April 2025. The 'To Love Somebody' singer first shared his health battle in a January 2024 Facebook post, revealing that he underwent surgery on his brain after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, 'one of the most complex, deadly, and treatment-resistant cancers,' per the National Brain Tumor Society. 'I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year! I also want to share that 2023 ended up presenting me with some very unexpected challenges,' Michael wrote. 'Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success.' 'I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family. For the next couple of months, I will be devoting my time and energy to my recovery which means I'll have to take a temporary break from touring,' he added. 'It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon. I am beyond grateful for all the love and support you have so generously shown me through the years. Know that I'm keeping your positive messages in my heart, and I'll give you more updates as soon as I can. Much love always, MB.' In an April 2025 interview with People, Michael's daughter Holly Bolton revealed her dad was 'in recovery in the hospital room singing within minutes,' after the surgery. 'I remember one of the nurses [at the hospital] had no idea who he was, and she's like, 'Do you know he sings like this?'" she recalled. Michael had a second brain surgery in January 2024 after contracting an infection. In October of that year, he finished radiation and chemotherapy. Now, the songwriter gets MRIs every two months, with his last scan in April 2025 being clear of a tumor. 'Everyone's been so supportive. Michael knows he's been given a second chance at life and he's going to make the most of it and not take anything or anyone for granted again," an insider told Closer in January 2025, one year after Michael's second surgery. Glioblastoma 'is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells,' according to Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of the disease 'may include headaches that keep getting worse, nausea and vomiting, blurred or double vision, trouble speaking, altered sense of touch, and seizures. There also may be trouble with balance, coordination, and moving parts of the face or body.' There is no cure for glioblastoma, however, treatments can slow cancer growth or reduce symptoms. Michael opened up in his interview with People about his outlook on the situation and the support he has received from his family, including his three children. 'Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal,' he told the outlet. 'It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they're not alone.' The outlet noted that Michael 'has purposely not been given a prognosis and is choosing to remain hopeful.'
