Author: The Brain Tumour Charity
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Pedalling towards a cure
We’re delighted to have the support of Relec Electronics, who have chosen The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year.
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Research work placement at UCL
Are you aged 16-17, in full time education, and would like to gain experience working in a laboratory focusing on research into brain tumours? Do you know someone who is?
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Brain tumour debate sees Ministers pay tribute to Baroness Tessa Jowell
An emotional debate covering two important issues that Baroness Jowell has been campaigning on since her diagnosis, data and adaptive clinical trials.
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Collaboration is key
Reflecting on all that was achieved during Brain Tumour Awareness Month, thanks to the support of our incredible partners
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MSP to chair discussion on brain tumours in Scottish Parliament
Miles Briggs MSP is to chair a roundtable discussion on brain tumours in the Scottish Parliament, bringing together researchers, clinicians, patients and carers with the goal of improving outcomes for brain tumour patients in Scotland.
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Joint letter asks Government to prioritise cancer in Brexit negotiations
The Government must make progress and send a clear message to patients that there will be no delay in access to these life-saving cancer drugs after we leave the European Union
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Everest in the Alps challenge set to raise £1million
The epic expedition took place over four days at the end of February, raising vital funds for research into paediatric brain tumours
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Ask the researcher: Top five things I’ve learnt and why you should go next time
This was the first live ‘Ask The Researcher’ event hosted by The Brain Tumour Charity, and it went so well.
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Life changing new partnership
We’re thrilled to be working in partnership with CDM London, one of the world’s most admired healthcare advertising agencies.
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All you need is love…and maybe a bit of inspiration
Date night ideas whether you’re suffering with brain tumour-related fatigue, a lack of money, or just a plain lack of ideas.
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Helping love blossom
When one person is diagnosed with a brain tumour, maintaining a relationship can be difficult.
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Halve the harm!
Here at The Brain Tumour Charity we’re always learning, so when Professor David Walker came for an unannounced visit, he didn’t leave without imparting some knowledge first.
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Supporting your loved one
Top Tips on supporting someone diagnosed with a brain tumour, as recommended by our Community.
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Finding the right words
Knowing what to say when your loved one has been diagnosed with a brain tumour can feel incredibly worrying. We’ve created a helpful Do’s and Don’ts list, to guide you when you’re stuck for words.
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The Big Meet – Just do it!
I’d been to a family fun day but I didn’t meet many people my own age, so I was looking forward to talking to other teenagers who’d had similar experiences.
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Top tips for tackling isolation
Many people tell us that living with a brain tumour diagnosis can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation so we’ve pulled together some top tips to help you tackle it
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Ex- England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody to join families at Gloucestershire Family Day
The Wilderness Centre will host The Brain Tumour Charity’s Gloucestershire Family day next month as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting all those affected by this devastating disease.
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Pedalling to defeat brain tumours
A team of from Ian Williams’ Plymouth office took on a two day cycle challenge, raising £5000
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Our corporate partners unite to tackle brain tumours
We were delighted to bring together a number of representatives from our incredible corporate partners to use their expertise to help us in our mission of defeating brain tumours.
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Are we on the brink of a childhood brain tumour breakthrough?
Communications Officer, Stephanie Layton, explores the progress of some of the exciting research Dr Darren Hargrave is currently working on.
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HeadSmart wins National Lottery Award
HeadSmart were ‘all fired up’ after learning from Saturdays’ singer Rochelle Humes they had been voted the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded health project.
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Barcoding brain tumours
Researchers have barcoded cancer cells to learn more about growth patterns in hopes of developing more targeted treatments.
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Nanoswimmers could be used to transport drugs past the blood brain barrier
Researchers have developed ‘nanoswimmers’ that cross the blood brain barrier highly efficiently.
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A mother’s journey through grief and loss
In a profoundly moving and honest account, Sarah Pullen describes the heart-breaking reality of life after her son Silas’s brain tumour diagnosis in her new book, A Mighty Boy.