Author: The Brain Tumour Charity

If a heatwave leaves you wishing you could switch your beach umbrella for your rain brolly, you’re not alone. So, we’ve put together our seven top tips to keep cool in the heat.

A guest blog from 17 year old Kaleb about what to bring and how to prepare for a day care medical appointment.

As we come to one of the last bank holidays of the year, it’s time to make the most of it and enjoy the summer season!

This week The Charity submitted its patient organisation consultation response about the potentially-groundbreaking new treatment DCVax®-L.

We are delighted to announce that Blue Apple have chosen The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year.

We are excited to share a vlog from Penelope Hart-Spencer, who is a Health Play Specialist.

A specialist travel insurance provider answers your questions on travel insurance for a child with a brain tumour.

The first in our series of virtual information events for parents and carers of a child with a brain tumour.

Last Friday (27th July), the findings of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2017 (NCPES) were published.

The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill has just passed its third reading in the House of Lords and is expected to come into force in April 2020.

We are delighted to be finalists for Charity of the Year, Annual Report and Fundraising Event for the Third Sector Awards.

Our Research Communications Assistant, Arshiya, gives an overview of the International Symposium on Paediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO)

Last week the Government announced that people with severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

The research engagement team recently visited The Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science in London and met with Dr Tom Millner

Tonight we watched an emotional Panorama following three families as they contend with a high grade brain tumour diagnosis.

This Volunteers Week we’re celebrating each and every one of our 612 volunteers who are passionate about helping us achieve our goals.

We have joined forces with other leading charities to form The Children and Young People Cancer Coalition and highlight areas where we believe progress is needed.

Early findings from a phase 3 clinical trial testing DCVax®-L, a dendritic cell treatment, show increased overall survival for patients with glioblastoma.

The new bank, announced today, will support and accelerate new research into brain cancer therapy

Researchers have identified a difference between low-grade and high-grade brain tumours that could help develop better treatments for more aggressive forms of the disease.

Following Tessa Jowell’s death, the government has tonight pledged its renewed commitment to research into brain tumours

Our thoughts today are first and foremost with Tessa Jowell’s family, who have lost someone irreplaceable and loved beyond measure.

Tessa Jowell’s decision to share her brain tumour diagnosis in September last year was a watershed moment for thousands of people whose lives have been affected by the disease.

Grace Latter writes about the Young Ambassadors raising issues at Parliament on Tuesday