The Grey Matters
The Grey Matters is our publication which gives you a chance to catch up on everything that we at The Brain Tumour Charity have been doing recently.
Please find the most recent copies of The Grey Matters below. Select and click on an issue you would like to read.
2024 issue
The Grey Matters – Issue 29 – 2024 – 10Mb PDF
A National Brain Tumour Strategy? It's a no brainer – Taking on brain tumours cure by cure – Fill your Will with hope
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2023 issues
The Grey Matters – Issue 28 – 2023 – 11Mb PDF
Taking strides to change lives; The Twilight Walk London – Better Safe than Tumour goes to Parliament – Meet our Future Leaders
The Grey Matters – Issue 27 – 2023 – 7Mb PDF
Ravi, the boy with A Million Dreams – Our new research Future Leaders – Better Safe Than Tumour: the impact so far
2022 issue
The Grey Matters – Issue 26 – 2022 – 7Mb PDF
The Twilight Walk is back! – The latest research – Better Safe Than Tumour
2021 issue
The Grey Matters – Issue 25 – 2021 – 5.2Mb PDF
Cannabinoids: What and why?Using our voices for change!Driving progress in research.
2020 issues
The Grey Matters – Issue 24 Winter 2020 – 1.9Mb PDF
Artificial intelligence and brain tumours Baron Armah-Kwantreng on recovery Coping with change and uncertainty
The Grey Matters – Issue 23 Summer 2020 – 4Mb PDF
Brain tumour microenvironmentsAuthor Adam Blain on coping through humourLooking after mental health and emotional well-being
The Grey Matters – Issue 22 Spring 2020 – 1.9Mb PDF
Research into biomarkersNicki Chapman on dealing with her diagnosisManaging relationships
2019 issues
The Grey Matters – Issue 21 Winter 2019 – 4.6MB PDF
Learn more about our groundbreaking new research Launching BRIAN How to cope with fatigue
The Grey Matters: Issue 20 Spring 2019 – 4.6MB PDF
Bake it till you make it. Fired up for change Spotlight on – Hal Cruttenden
2018 issues
The Grey Matters: Issue 19 Winter 2018 – 1.8MB PDF
Your treatment. Your choice. Come together for Christmas Top tips for PIP
The Grey Matters: Issue 18 Summer 2018 – 2.5MB PDF
Actions not words Be part of BRIAN Repurposing the reovirus
The Grey Matters: Issue 17 Spring 2018 – 4.8MB PDF
The Big Bandana Bake Celebrating You Awards Our passionate fight for 5-ALA
2017 issues
The Grey Matters: Issue 16 Autumn 2017 – 3.5MB PDF
Driving breakthroughs "I can't thank the HeadSmart campaign enough" 20th anniversary celebrations
The Grey Matters: Issue 15 Summer 2017 – 3.3MB PDF
Our research progress so far Introducing The Everest Centre Joseph's legacy of hope
The Grey Matters: Issue 14 Spring 2017 – 3.9MB PDF
Our patient guide Children and Families Service Brain Tumour Awareness Month #WearItOut
2016 issues
The Grey Matters: Issue 13 Autumn 2016 – 3.2MB PDF
Investing in new research A united approach to patient data Defeating brain tumours: one year on
The Grey Matters: Issue 12 Summer 2016 – 4.3MB PDF
Our new research Welcome to the Citizens Advice Service #WalkWithUs sign up now!
The Grey Matters: Issue 11 Spring 2016 – 3.5MB PDF
#WearItOut for Bandanas for Brain Tumours Day 2016 Peer review process explained Thank you for walking with us!
2014 – 2015 issues
The Grey Matters: Issue 10 Autumn 2015 – 3.6MB PDF
Losing Myself: The Reality of Life with a Brain Tumour Start the Christmas season with us Join our Research Involvement Network
The Grey Matters: Issue 9 Summer 2015 – 2.6MB PDF
Defeating Brain Tumours: Our New Strategy 2015 – 2020 Building connections to better care Register for The Twilight Walk 2015
The Grey Matters: Issue 8 Spring 2015 – 3.2MB PDF
A Cure Can't Wait: Our Research Strategy Bandanas for Brain Tumours Day Launch of Jake Animations
The Grey Matters: Issue 7 Autumn 2014 – 3.9MB PDF
Launch of Leeds research programme Receiving treatment: your first steps Martin Kemp shows his support for HeadSmart
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