Every year, roughly 90, 000 people in the U. S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. That makes it the fifth most common cancer type. With over a million people living with a brain tumor diagnosis, the search for effective treatments is urgent. recently, Elon Musk revealed a glimmer of hope: a drug called WELIREG. This pill, currently being tested at Harvard, might just change the game for brain cancer patients.

Musk shared a personal story about WELIREG. A friend of his found the drug after doctors told his mom she had only a few months left to live due to brain cancer. The mom took the drug, and remarkably, she recovered. Musk feels this is a big deal because it proves the drug works.

WELIREG is not yet officially approved for brain cancer treatment. It's mainly used for a disease called von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) that can cause certain types of tumors. The drug works by stopping a protein called HIF-2α, which helps cancer cells grow.

Musk believes bureaucracy is slowing down WELIREG's full approval. He thinks more people should know about this drug and its potential. But, it's important to remember that while Musk's friend's mom did really well, we need more evidence to say WELIREG is safe and effective for everyone.

Doctors say it's still too early to call WELIREG a definite cure for brain cancer. They want to see more tests and studies. People should talk to their healthcare providers before trying it. It's great that Musk is sharing this story, but let's not forget to wait for more proof.

Elon Musk Shares Hope on Brain Cancer: Meet WELIREG

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