Glioblastoma Claims Life of Former Congresswoman Mia Love at 49

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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, passed away Sunday at 49 from glioblastoma, surrounded by family in her Utah home.

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Her family announced on social media that she "passed away peacefully today," following her daughter's earlier revelation that the tumor had stopped responding to treatment.

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Glioblastoma, an aggressive grade IV astrocytoma, grows rapidly in brain glial cells and creates its own blood supply, making complete surgical removal nearly impossible.

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Most patients survive only 15 months after diagnosis, with over 12,000 Americans diagnosed annually and progress in treatment stalling since 2005.

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The blood-brain barrier creates a unique challenge for treatment, requiring a multi-pronged approach of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and sometimes tumor treating fields therapy.

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Researchers have discovered glioblastoma cells "become part of the nervous system," with mental activities actually causing these tumors to grow faster.

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Scientists are exploring promising directions including modified CAR T cells, nanomedicine, and ultrasound technologies that temporarily disrupt the blood-brain barrier.

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Love entered politics in 2003 as a city council member in Saratoga Springs, later becoming mayor before making history with her 2014 congressional win.

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In her final op-ed, Love reflected on her parents' immigration from Haiti with just $10 and a deep belief in the American dream of success through hard work.

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She warned that "whenever you divide you diminish," calling for elected officials to "lead with compassion and communicate honestly with their constituents."

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