Author: The Brain Tumour Charity

Rebekah started suffering with headaches in the run up to her AS exams, at first she didn’t think much of it. Then an MRI scan revealed that she had a medulloblastoma.

Stuart visited his GP with slight hearing loss but an MRI scan revealed a two centimetre brain tumour, unrelated to the issue with his hearing.

Specialist physiotherapists in neuro-oncology, Jenny Collins and Serena Hartley, share their advice on taking part in physical activity when you’re living with a brain tumour.

Each year, our inspiring supporters come together to take part in The Twilight Walk in unique ways and for many different reasons.

A mother who didn’t tell her teenage son he was dying – only to discover after his death that he had known all along – has revealed how a new baby has filled the ’emptiness’ in her life.

We’re delighted to announce that the third Big Brain Tumour Benefit, organised and hosted by our friends at Underbelly, has raised an incredible £41,055 for The Brain Tumour Charity

Actress reveals her family heartache as she becomes an ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity to help raise awareness about brutal disease

Dr Martina Finetti tells us about her background and her research into rare childhood brain tumours.

We’re delighted to announce that The Brain Tumour Charity has become one of the first charities to join the UK Health Data Research Alliance to improve the quality of data and make it easily accessible for a more innovative and dynamic UK-wide health and care system.

Three years ago, Alfie Tinney had a grade 1 pilocytic astrocytoma completely removed during a 12-hour surgery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Just six months before he was due to be married, Ray Shipley was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Here, he shares his experience and explains why he’s supporting The Brain Tumour Charity from across the globe.

Jen was diagnosed with incurable brain tumour at 15. At 24 she found love on a dating app when she was at her lowest after losing her hair

Our Research Communications & Engagement Officer, Arshiya, shares some of the most exciting highlight from the 2019 annual British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) conference.

A quick update on just some of the activities our Policies and Public Affairs team have been involved in so far this year.

When you or a loved one is affected by a brain tumour, making holiday plans can become more complicated. Our community has suggested some handy tips for getting around more easily and affordably over the summer holidays.

We have recently announced we will funding a study that looks at whether a therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be adapted to help treat young brain tumour survivors.

The Brain Tumour Charity are excited to announce that we will be funding a study exploring whether a psychological therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be adapted to help treat young brain tumour survivors.

We teamed up with Julie Emerson, neuro-oncology specific Speech and Language Therapist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, to share some strategies that may help if your loved one is affected by speech and communication problems.

We teamed up with Neuro-oncology specific Speech and Language Therapist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Julie Emerson, to share some tips and techniques to help with speech problems and communication difficulties.

If you want to get off the fundraising start line, boost your total higher, or push yourself to raise even more for a cure then our dedicated community are here to help.

We’re delighted to announce our £1.35m investment in a pioneering drive to help accelerate research into brain tumours at one of the UK’s leading universities.

Our Research Communications & Engagement Officer, Arshiya, shares some of the most exciting results from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference

Scottish scientist set to receive over £6 million from Cancer Research UK and The Brain Tumour Charity to find new ways to treat glioblastoma, one of the hardest types of cancer to treat.

Most people find exams stressful and it’s safe to say that living with a brain tumour doesn’t make them any easier! Kaleb Ells, a member of our young adults community, has shared some of his top tips for getting through exam season.