Author: The Brain Tumour Charity
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Stem cells are teaching us about glioblastoma
New research shows that stem cells may be primed to activate. This early stage research could lead us to the reason glioblastomas recur so quickly.
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Sky’s the limit for family fundraising to remember beloved mum
A family is participating in a virtual online balloon race to raise funds to help find a cure for brain tumours after losing their beloved relative, Julie Fisher, to the disease.
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“The twinges in my hand were signs of a brain tumour”.
Yvette spent Lockdown having daily radiotherapy for a brain tumour – the symptoms of which had originally been put down to carpel tunnel syndrome.
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Mum teaches young son what to do when she has a seizure
A mum who was diagnosed with a brain tumour during Lockdown last year has had to teach her two-year-old son what to do if his mummy has a seizure.
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‘Eddie and the Magic Healing Stone’: helping children understand brain tumours
A candid, honest and humorous account of the experiences of a dad-of-one and junior doctor after he was diagnosed with the brain tumour which he lost his life to has been published.
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I refuse to let my incurable brain cancer define me
Natalie Paul shares her story in Brain Tumour Awareness Month.
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Benefits, employment and coronavirus
Denise, our experienced benefits adviser, answers your questions about how coronavirus might affect your employment and/or benefits. Updated 3 August 2021.
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Six tips for festive well-being
As we head into the final few weeks of what’s undoubtedly been a challenging year, we’re focusing on how to look after your well-being and have as peaceful and enjoyable a festive break as possible.
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Mum with undiagnosed brain tumour learns Mandarin
A mum who was diagnosed with a brain tumour also studied for a degree and learned a second language at the same time as having regular seizures which often knocked her unconscious.
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Headsmart is going global
Our Headsmart campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and teenagers, has been translated for use in Arabic speaking countries.
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I set up a jewellery company in memory of my boyfriend who died from a brain tumour
Danielle Paparone and her boyfriend Jake, 24, were enjoying life in their native Australia when a shock diagnosis robbed Jake of his life and his loved ones of their dreams of what life with him would become.
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My dad’s terminal brain tumour inspired me to become an entrepreneur
A young entrepreneur who credits his business success to his inspirational father who died from a brain tumour is now supporting The Brain Tumour Charity to help others who are affected by the killer disease
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Family supported by The Brain Tumour Charity to star in Children in Need special
A family which receives help and support from The Brain Tumour Charity will be featuring in a Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build special this week on BBC1.
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Coping with change and uncertainty
Not knowing what the future may hold, or losing some control of day-to-day life, can make us feel insecure, leading to anxiety and worry. Here we share tips on ways to cope with change and uncertainty.
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Julie’s story
Julie’s daughter, Billie-Rae, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2014 at the age of 22. In 2015, Julie took part in The Twilight Walk for the first time and has been walking with hundreds of others every year since.
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Brain tumour AI helping others
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the key to fast and consistent renal cell tumour diagnoses, all because of work we fund on brain tumours.
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Holly Matthews’ daughters terrified she’ll contract Covid-19 and ‘die like Daddy’
Waterloo Road star Holly Matthews who lost her husband to a rare brain tumour three years ago, reveals how her grief has evolved and her daughters’ fears during lockdown.
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After 14 years in remission, my brain tumour grew back just before Covid
In lockdown, I fulfilled my life-time dream of writing a children’s book as my legacy. Now I want it to raise money to help find a cure to save other families our heartache.
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Great minds come together for new charity t-shirt collection
The Brain Tumour Charity is today launching its first range of t-shirts, in partnership with ethical and sustainable clothing brand Teemill, to champion and support the ‘Great Minds’ of the people within our unique community.
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Shining a light on the differences between glioblastoma cells
A new publication from one of our research projects shines a light on the differences between the cells in the middle/core of a glioblastoma (GBM) compared to the cells spreading/infiltrating into healthy brain around the tumour.
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Life after shielding
After being told she no longer needs to shield, Grace Latter tells us how she’s coping with her new-found freedom.
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Picking up the pace of meningioma research
Dr Gelareh Zadeh is leading research in Canada which will help predict the risk of meningioma regrowth.
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Data is critical
Sarah Lindsell and Professor Ashkan discuss the difference BRIAN will make to researchers and healthcare professionals in helping to diagnose, treat and manage brain tumours
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Top tips for carers
To celebrate Carers Week, Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neal for 13 years after his brain tumour diagnosis, shares her top tips to help carers look after their own wellbeing.