Author: The Brain Tumour Charity

We attended the Task and Finish Group on brain tumour research. As experts in the brain tumour research landscape, we were invited to be part of this group following the petitions committee debate on the funding of research.

Our three October Twilight Walks were a huge success, with over 1,800 walkers and volunteers from our community.

Our Director of Services and Influencing, Emma Tingley, discusses the importance of sharing your experiences and talking about the effects of a brain tumour.

The latest report from the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) shows that we’re part of an annual investment worth more than £1 billion each year amounting to over 40% of all publically-funded medical research.

12-year-old Ollie Gardiner is set to become one of the first patients in the world to receive a treatment being trialled for childhood brain tumour patients after an astonishing fundraising campaign launched by his family.

“I had my husband’s babies six years after he died. It felt right – I’ll always have a part of him,” Louise, whose husband, Mark, lost his life to a brain tumour at 39.

Cheshire husband, dad of five and brain tumour survivor, Rob Ward’s 31-strong team, took on the 300-mile London to Paris cycle challenge in September.

As Casualty’s closing credits rolled this evening, the show’s four million viewers were left on tenterhooks wondering if nurse Robyn would have her happy ending.

Oliver was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma at the age of 39, in 2012. He shares his story with us, and tells us that he doesn’t want to be defined as “a bunch of symptoms.”

Angela Conway, 27, won the Individual Charity Supporter of the Year award at a gala event last night.

Tom has been a vital supporter of The Brain Tumour Charity since losing his Dad, Rob, to a brain tumour in 2011, before he was able to see Tom go on to his medal win at the 2012 London Olympics.

US doctors are testing a new glioblastoma drug treatment with early results looking positive.

Guy’s Hospital opened a new £160 million cancer centre in London yesterday.

A group of intrepid supporters of The Brain Tumour Charity who will unite and trek across Iceland’s historic landscapes in 2017.

Microsoft has vowed to “solve the problem of cancer” within a decade by using ground-breaking computer science.

Brain cancer has surpassed leukemia as the deadliest cancer for children and teens in the United States, according to new government data reports the CNN news channel.

Last night’s award ceremony, held by industry-leading Third Sector, saw The Brain Tumour Charity receive two accolades for our continued efforts to defeat brain tumours.

As part of £4bn upgrade of the NHS’ online services, the plan is that this data will be able to improve online resources such as medical records, prescriptions and symptom advice services.

It’s the little things in life that can mean the most. Leaving just 1% of your Will to The Brain Tumour Charity after your loved ones have been looked after can make a world of difference.

Sarah was diagnosed with brain tumours after the birth of both of her children. She has put together a bucket list and is determined to fill her family’s life with love and laughter.

Renowned neuroscientist Professor Palmer takes up the role of life sciences trustee.

Cambridge University cancer doctors, all associated with Cambridge University have called for improved awareness of long term side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

The Francis Crick Institute has just opened next to St Pancras station and the British Library.

Dr Francis Ali-Osman has been appointed to advise the Government on a wide range of issues relating to the US national cancer programme.