The Tessa Jowell BRAIN-MATRIX
Transforming brain tumour treatment forever
Better Safe Than Tumour
Do you know the early symptoms of brain tumours?
The Relationship Counselling Service
Making a difference to partners and loved ones
Children and Families Service
Supporting families and bringing them together to create special memories
BRIAN
The Brain Tumour Databank
Young Adults Service
Connecting young adults to improve lives
PNET 5 Clinical Trial
Life-changing research for children with brain tumours
Dafydd and Lyn’s Story
Dafydd, aged 62 from North Wales was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
He shared his story with The Foundation, after noticing the effect his new diagnosis had on his relationship with his partner, Lyn. Dafydd wanted to raise awareness of the impact brain tumours can have on loved ones and the need for more relationship support services in the community.
“The brain tumour and its after-effects have impacted me and Lyn in different ways,” he says. “We’ve been through so many emotions together in the last 18 months: fear, shock, despair, sorrow and grief, but also love.”
“Our relationship is totally different from what it used to be. I was always a very loving person and used to give Lyn hugs all the time, but I just can’t do that anymore. I can’t look after her; instead she has to look after me.”