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Aegon announces Charity partnership
We are delighted to have been chosen as Aegon UK’s 2019 charity of the year
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Enzyme inhibitor shows promise for diffuse midline gliomas
New research shows that stopping the activity of the ACVR1 enzyme could slow tumour growth in diffuse midline gliomas (formerly known as DIPG)
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Scottish council first in the UK to adopt charity’s brain tumour symptom campaign
Fife council announced today the adoption of the award-winning symptom campaigns
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They’re off! The teams begin the third ascent of Everest in the Alps
The weather held up, spirits soared and the three Everest in the Alps teams began their gruelling challenge at 6am this morning
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Taking care of your mental health
For anyone diagnosed with a long-term illness, mental health problems are all too common, and we know that those with a brain tumour are no different.
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Latest developments discussed at our second Ask the Researcher event
Improving access to clinical trials and the importance of support for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis were among the key topics discussed
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Tom Daley’s Olympic poolside meet with our supporters
Last Wednesday, a team of ten spent a morning at the Olympic Aquatics Centre with our High Profile Supporter and Olympian Tom Daley
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Government ramps up Brexit negotiations as uncertainties remain
With just over a month until Brexit, the Government are steadfastly working to ensure the UK secures a suitable deal with the EU
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Hal Cruttenden stars in our Big Bandana Bake launch campaign
Today kicks off Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM) and we’re going to be raising dough for research to make a difference for everyone affected.
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Immunotherapy before surgery for recurring glioblastoma
Research 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 change
Our 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 Baptiste
Tchéky 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 Up
Chelsea, 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 heard
Chartered 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 research
Phil 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 out
A 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 Scotland
The 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 engagement
Employee 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 research
Arshiya 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 April
The 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 plans
Leading 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 Therapy
Mason 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