Author: The Brain Tumour Charity

With BRIAN you can track your brain tumour experience and donate your data to help accelerate a cure. But did you know BRIAN can support you in many other ways too?

While coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought a lot of society to a standstill, we know that for those diagnosed with a brain tumour – things aren’t on pause.

BRIAN has been designed for everyone, whether you’re living with a brain tumour, caring for someone who is, or you work in healthcare or research. You can also be a part of BRIAN if you’ve lost someone to a brain tumour by contributing valuable historical data. Here, three users explain how BRIAN has helped them.

Daniel shares his story of his brain tumour diagnosis and how his treatment and care has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Grace, describes how she’s coping with spending the next few months indoors to protect herself against coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our CEO, Sarah Lindsell, responds to The Government’s recent announcement regarding funding for the Charity sector during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

My marathon journey has been a bit of a whirlwind. I lost my husband to this cruel disease in April last year after a courageous 17 month battle.

Some of our Young Adults Service community explore how to give Cupid a helping hand this Valentine’s Day.

Dr Katherine Carpenter, helps us explore the ways a brain tumour diagnosis can put a strain on relationships for everyone affected.

A report out today warns the NHS has too few staff to provide patients with information and support – an issue we know is key for those diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Now that Christmas is over, we know many families will be looking to economise in the new year. In this blog, Denise, our experienced benefits adviser, shares some helpful money-saving hints and tips to help kick-start your New Year right.

Well I have just got back from my best run yet! It wasn’t my longest or fastest but definitely one that I will remember.

Matt, who’s part of our Young Adult community, explains how a free bus pass is the key to his independence.

After years of her family thinking Annabelle Ginn was just “a clumsy kid”, a scan revealed she had a tennis ball-sized brain tumour

We share some of our top tips for taking care of your emotional, physical and psychological needs in 2020.

Members of our community, including our benefits and money adviser from Citizens Advice, share some money-saving tips to help you keep within your budget over the holidays.

The festive season can be an exciting time of year but it’s important to make sure you pace yourself, and get the support you need for you and your loved ones. Here are some tips from our community for looking after yourself over the festive period.

Some tips on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed during a busy festive season.

A brain tumour diagnosis can make it harder to enjoy yourself, even during the holiday season.

Our chief executive, Sarah Lindsell, is among the invited speakers at Dreamforce, an annual conference in San Francisco which brings together thousands of people to share ideas and expertise in information technology.

It can be hard to eat well when you’re going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. We asked an expert how to get the nutrients that you need.

As the nights get longer and the weather gets colder, we asked our community for tips on coping with the change in the seasons.

Returning to work or education after a brain tumour diagnosis can be a daunting experience. Our community shares some tips and ideas that helped them readjust.

Our community provides some tips on going back to work after a loved one is diagnosed with a brain tumour.