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Scots fundraiser hits his £100,000 target
Stirling-based Alastair McMurray set his sights on raising the huge amount through a series of gruelling summer challenges.
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Coping at Christmas
A brain tumour diagnosis can make it harder to enjoy yourself, even during the holiday season.
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Sharing our work on a global stage
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.
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Broadcaster and presenter Nicki Chapman becomes one of our High Profile Supporters
The much-loved presenter, diagnosed in May this year, backs our awareness and campaigning work
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New Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce report released today
Brain tumours among diseases that miss out on research funding, says our joint charity report
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Top tips for eating well during treatment
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.
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An AI blood test that could speed up brain tumour diagnosis
Reported 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 book
Helena Traill’s ‘100 Stories’ project was awarded the top degree from Central Saint Martins, London.
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Prestwick Twilight Walk will unite the community
On 2 November, a charity 5km walk along Prestwick’s waterfront will bring the community together for all those affected by a brain tumour diagnosis
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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.”
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The heartache of both my children being diagnosed with brain tumours
When Sharron’s daughter, Tilly, was diagnosed with a brain tumour, aged 18, her family was understandably devastated. But nothing could prepare them for the shock of Tilly’s brother, Chad, then 11, also being diagnosed, five years later.
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South Shields mum plans charity walk in memory of her mother
Family and friends unite to support Debbie’s Twilight Walk in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
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Blood test could help to accelerate brain tumour diagnosis
Researchers have developed a blood test that could help identify people with a brain tumour, even if they have no clear-cut symptoms.
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Tips on coping with the change in the seasons
As the nights get longer and the weather gets colder, we asked our community for tips on coping with the change in the seasons.
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Doctors kept asking if I was pregnant…but I had a brain tumour
It was meant to be a romantic anniversary, but as Rebecca and her partner started walking towards their car to head to the restaurant, out of nowhere suddenly Rebecca began feeling sick.
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Our Snapchat symptom campaign success continues
Half way through the month-long campaign, the numbers reached continue to stack up.
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Children being denied new cancer drugs
A study released this morning revealed that too few children are receiving targeted drugs for their cancers
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The impact of our Celebrating You Awards
Grace Latter, one of the winners at Celebrating You 2018, describes what it meant to her and why nominating people for Celebrating You 2023 is so important
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Toca-5 gene therapy clinical trial fails
Tocagen, an American gene-therapy company, announced the trial’s failure yesterday.
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Returning to work or education after receiving a brain tumour diagnosis
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.
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Returning to work after a loved one is diagnosed with a brain tumour
Our community provides some tips on going back to work after a loved one is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Your vote for innovation
For a limited time the voting is open to decide the semifinalists in our Brain Race, with the Centre for Advancing Innovation. Which discoveries do you want to see go forward?
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I thought I was suffering with exam stress….but I had a brain tumour
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.
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Leave nothing unsaid by leaving a gift in your Will
“My brother Neil was the kindest gentlest person I knew. After his diagnosis he kept us upbeat even though we were so scared.