Author: The Brain Tumour Charity
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  Immunotherapy before surgery for recurring glioblastomaResearch suggests that treating people who have recurrent glioblastoma with immunotherapy before surgery, as well as afterwards, could be more effective 
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  Top tips for coping with changeOur community and Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s Hospital London, Charlotte Robinson shares top tips to help you cope with change. 
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  Tchéky Karyo talks about BaptisteTchéky Karyo’s detective from The Missing has returned to the BBC One spin-off series Baptiste 
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  My first Young Adults Meet UpChelsea, one of our Young Ambassadors, recently came along to our Birmingham meet up for young adults at Meeple Mayhem board games café. Here she shares her experience of the day. 
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  Why children with brain tumours need to be heardChartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Roberta Bowie, explains why one of the most important things you can do for your child is simply to listen to them. 
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  TV presenter joins ‘epic’ challenge to raise funds for our researchPhil Spencer, co-presenter of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It, has spoken about his determination to help end the devastation caused by childhood brain tumours after witnessing first-hand the impact of the disease 
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  New ‘gel’ device lures aggressive brain tumour cells outA new device nicknamed the “Tumor Monorail” has just received breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
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  National action plan for neurological conditions in ScotlandThe Scottish Government is currently calling for views on its vision for the future of care and support for people with neurological conditions in Scotland 
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  Seven ways that talking about your brain tumour diagnosis can help!Dr Katherine Carpenter shares seven reasons why starting those important conversations, and opening up about your feelings and experiences early on, really can make a significant difference to your wellbeing. 
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  10 ways bake sales improve employee engagementEmployee engagement is rising to the top of every manager’s and HR Department’s list. But how can we all do more to keep our staff happy? 
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  Partners in crime: When patients become partners in researchArshiya reports on an event she recently attended at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, held by Mr Mike Hart, a neurosurgery registrar. 
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  Everest In The Alps 2019: Six reasons why…Three teams take on the third Everest In The Alps challenge raising vital funds for research into children’s brain tumours 
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  5-ALA available in Wales by AprilThe Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are planning to start using 5-ALA (5-Amino-Levulinic Acid) for eligible brain tumour patients by the end of the financial year 
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  Driving forward Tessa’s legacy: mission celebrates progress and plansLeading brain tumour experts and campaigners joined the family and friends of Tessa Jowell yesterday to mark the progress made in her name since she pledged to improve the lives of those diagnosed with the disease 
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  Teenager one of first UK patients to receive Proton Beam TherapyMason Kettley, a 15-year-old boy, is set to become one of the first patients in the UK to receive proton beam therapy at Manchester’s Christie hospital 
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  Coping with life following a brain tumour diagnosis12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who truly understand what life is like when you’re diagnosed with a brain tumour. 
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  Ways to help and cope when someone you love is diagnosed with a brain tumour12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who understand what life is like when someone you love has a brain tumour. 
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  12 ways to boost your wellbeingWhen you’re living with a brain tumour or supporting someone, it can be hard to prioritise your wellbeing. But looking after your emotional, physical and psychological needs is important. 
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  Carers – looking after yourself at ChristmasSara Challice, who cared for her husband Neil for 13 years, shares some of her tips on how to make things easier over the Christmas period. 
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  Managing fatigue during the holidaysWith the holiday season upon us, we asked Sara Robson, a Specialist Allied Health Professional, to share some of her tips for managing fatigue in everyday life. 
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  21 days of wellbeingJoin our 21 Days of Wellbeing challenge and give your wellbeing a boost 
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  Support at schoolBeth was diagnosed with two brain tumours in 2014 whilst studying at university, she shares her experiences. 
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  Building relationships with your child’s schoolLouise Robinson, from Nottingham Children’s Hospital, shares her advice and talks about some organisations who may be able to help you build relationships with your child’s school. 
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  Supporting your child to return to school after diagnosis or treatmentThis blog covers top tips for helping your child to return to school after diagnosis or treatment.