Author: Piers Townley
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  University of Manchester launches application for The Brain Tumour Charity Chair of Neuro-OncologyThis new role will establish and lead programmes in neuro-oncology and neuro-immunology, a step forward for our community. 
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  A brain tumour turned mum into a stand-up comicA meningioma diagnosed in 2014 turned Ruth, and the family’s life, upside down. 
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  Italian court rules that mobile phones cause brain tumoursYesterday an Italian court upheld a ruling that prolonged use of mobile phones caused a man’s brain tumour despite worldwide research finding no link. 
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  The headsouth team reach the South Pole!On Sunday, Lewis Moody and the headsouth team finally reached the South Pole after 10 arduous days. 
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  Launch of The Big BakeGet ready to crumble by baking a difference for everyone affected by brain tumours this March. 
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  New Welsh cancer statistics demonstrate the urgent need for more progressThe incidence of brain and central nervous system cancer in Wales has seen only a negligible drop from the previous year. 
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  AI beats humans at diagnosing brain cancer from tumour biopsiesWidely reported, the artificial intelligence diagnosis was faster than a pathologist, just… 
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  The inspiration behind Lewis Moody’s incredible headsouth Antarctica expeditionLewis’s team of 11 enter day three of their epic trek to the South Pole for HeadSmart. 
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  Brexit: what happens next?Boris Johnson entered December’s general election promising to ‘get Brexit done’. The electorate gave him the opportunity to do so. Adrian Houghton, our Policy Officer, examines the current key issues still at stake for our community. 
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  Ground-breaking research technique to assess the aggressiveness of childhood brain tumoursCo-funded by us, Children with Cancer UK and Action Medical Research, the study from the University of Birmingham is the first of its kind. 
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  Support for our BRIAN online app increasesOur High Profile Supporters throw their weight behind the development of BRIAN. 
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  Lewis Moody’s team heads to the South Pole for the final HeadsUp challengeLewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica. 
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  Sarah’s Christmas storyA mum of two is looking forward to a festive season with her young family after last Christmas was marred by the discovery of a brain tumour. 
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  DNA ‘flags’ could change children’s brain tumour treatments, say researchersNew diagnostic techniques are driving real change in treatments for childhood brain tumours, a study reveals. 
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  Former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody heads up South Pole expeditionLewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica. 
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  Comparing the Party ManifestosWith a general election to take place on December 12, The Brain Tumour Charity has published our Manifesto, which would ensure that the incoming Government meets the needs of our community. 
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  Celebrating You 2020: a judge’s blogGrace Latter, last year’s Influencer of the Year winner, sat on our recent Celebrating You 2020 judging panel. 
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  Launching our Winter Appeal 2019Our community have come together to share their stories and their wishes for our Winter Appeal, creating a powerful campaign. 
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  Researchers hail ‘staggering’ increase in low-grade glioma survival thanks to earlier surgeryReported in The Times this morning, thousands have benefited over the last ten years due to surgical improvements. 
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  Scots fundraiser hits his £100,000 targetStirling-based Alastair McMurray set his sights on raising the huge amount through a series of gruelling summer challenges. 
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  Broadcaster and presenter Nicki Chapman becomes one of our High Profile SupportersThe much-loved presenter, diagnosed in May this year, backs our awareness and campaigning work 
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  An AI blood test that could speed up brain tumour diagnosisReported at this week’s The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) conference, the innovative test could change the way brain tumours are diagnosed earlier. 
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  Acclaimed art project to be made into a bookHelena Traill’s ‘100 Stories’ project was awarded the top degree from Central Saint Martins, London. 
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  Exclusive: “Ric’s storyline gives me respect for people living with the reality of a brain tumour”Actor Hugh Quarshie – surgeon Ric Griffin who has been diagnosed with a meningioma in BBC 1’s Holby City – “applauds” The Brain Tumour Charity’s “vital work.”