Medical articles of Glioblastoma

10/10/2025
Professor Andrew McEvoy
Consultant Neurosurgeon
What is a glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive forms of brain tumour, which can affect patients typically in later adulthood. For patients and their families, receiving a diagnosis of glioblastoma can be a deeply distressing and confusing experience. In this article, a consultant neurosurgeon explains glioblastomas and how they can be managed.
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13/02/2025
Dr Paul Mulholland
Medical Oncologist
Advances in immunotherapy treatment for brain tumours
Brain tumours present significant challenges in treatment due to their complex nature and the difficulty of targeting cancerous cells within the brain. Traditional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy remain the standard approaches, but recent advances in immunotherapy offer new hope for improving outcomes. Immunotherapy harnesses the body’s immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells, and ongoing research continues to refine and expand its use in brain tumour treatment.
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10/11/2021
Dr Matthew Williams
Clinical Oncologist
Glioblastomas: your all-you-need-to-know guide
Glioblastomas are very severe brain and spinal cord-affecting tumours that have no known causes. Fortunately, there are plenty of effective treatment options for patients who may have been diagnosed with this dangerous tumour. In our latest article, highly experienced London-based clinical oncologist, Dr Matthew Williams, explains all about glioblastomas.
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