[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Domoic

I am curious as to what form of brain tumor he has and whether he has explored any novel treatments that are still in clinical trials.

The specialist treating Downie, neuro-oncologist Dr. James Perry, will hold a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday morning to discuss the singer's condition, details of which have not been released.

Downie has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, which is the most common and most aggressive cancerous primary brain tumour.

It affects about two to three people per 100,000 in Canada, the United States and Europe, according to information supplied by Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre, which is treating the musician.

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