brain cancer

The vaccine is being worked on at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Thomas Jackson of Cornwall, Vermont, explains why he aims to live every day as if it’s Thanksgiving Day.

Longtime Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore has died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Danny Sheehan, an 8-year-old boy from Marshfield, Massachusetts, who loved the movie “Aquaman,” was honored with a procession Wednesday through his hometown. He died Sunday after battling a rare brain cancer.

Former New England Revolution broadcaster and assistant coach Paul Mariner died Friday after battling brain cancer, his family announced. He was 68. The Mariner family released a statement on Twitter, writing in part, “We regretfully inform you that Paul passed away peacefully on the 9th of July surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with brain cancer.” “Paul lived…

Paul Mariner died after a battle with cancer.

The Newburyport Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its longtime veteran firefighters. Brett Burkinshaw, who served with the department for approximately 18 years, died on July 1 after a 19-month battle with brain cancer, fire officials announced Friday. He was 47. “We, as a department, are devastated by this news and the loss of a longtime veteran…

Quinn Waters, the 3-year-old Massachusetts boy whose brain cancer diagnosis left him in isolation at his Weymouth home for months, will soon be headed to Disney World thanks to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The family posted a video on Facebook Tuesday night showing Waters, otherwise known as “The Mighty Quinn,” and his sister Maggie reacting to the news.

About a week after the “Mighty Quinn” received the great news that his latest MRI scan showed he has no new disease, his family announced that the beloved 3-year-old will drop the puck at an upcoming Bruins game. Quinn Waters, the Weymouth, Massachusetts toddler whose brain cancer left him in isolation at his home for months, will do the honor...

This week brought mighty good news for “Mighty Quinn,” the 3-year-old boy whose brain cancer diagnosis left him in isolation at his Massachusetts home for months, a struggle broken up when visitors called to his window. Quinn Waters had countless police officers, the Dropkick Murphys, various Boston sports figures and more come say hi outside his home in Weymouth. But...

A 3-year-old boy who has captured hearts across the South Shore of Massachusetts is about to hit a major milestone in his cancer recovery. Quinn Waters, also known as “The Mighty Quinn,” has been in isolation at his Weymouth home since his last round of chemotherapy at Boston Children’s Hospital. After more than 100 days, he is on the verge...

3-year-old Quinn Waters had been isolated in his Weymouth home for months due to his weakened immune system.

A 3-year-old boy who has captured hearts across the South Shore of Massachusetts is about to hit a major milestone in his cancer recovery. Quinn Waters, also known as “The Mighty Quinn,” has been in isolation at his Weymouth home since his last round of chemotherapy at Boston Children’s Hospital. After more than 100 days, he is on the verge...

The boy who has captured the hearts of many on the South Shore is hitting another milestone in his cancer recovery.

Chris Duncan, the former outfielder who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, died Friday. He was 38. Duncan, the son of former St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan and brother of former major leaguer Shelley Duncan, died of brain cancer in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. “The Cardinals are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris...

A 3-year-old Massachusetts boy who has been battling brain cancer for months was the guest of honor at a special concert at his Weymouth home. Quinn Waters has been in isolation since his last round of chemotherapy at Boston Children’s Hospital. In February, soon after his third birthday, he was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, a brain tumor on the brain...

A three-year-old Massachusetts boy who has been battling brain cancer for months has been getting lots of special visits as he remains stuck in isolation at his Weymouth home. Quinnie “The Mighty Quinn” has been in isolation since his last round of chemotherapy at Boston Children’s Hospital. In February, he was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a brain tumor on the brain...

A 3-year-old Massachusetts boy with a rare form of brain cancer needs blood donations as he awaits medical procedures. His mother, a Quincy police officer, put out a call for help and people have responded in a big way.

On Saunders Road in Lynn, Massachusetts, lives a little girl who loves to swing. You can always go a little higher when mom has your back. Stephanie Rosa is running this year’s Boston Marathon for her 10-year-old daughter, Olivia, who has been battling a brain tumor since she was just 2.

A Maine teenager living with terminal brain cancer has graduated from high school. Ethan Lussier, 18, of Lewiston, is a high school graduate after a struggle through school harder than just about anyone’s. Lussier is bedridden in hospice care. Amazingly, he was able to realize one last dream — with help from a friend and his school.