Author: Liz Sables

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

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’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.

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.

Matt is the son of Baroness Tessa Jowell, who galvanised the political community in the House of Lords with her campaign for those affected by brain tumours following her own diagnosis

Tom opens up about why he supports us and raising awareness during Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Interviewed by our Young Ambassador, Grace Latter, Hal Cruttenden opens up about his mum’s diagnosis and why he supports the work we do

Further research needed to identify possible warning signs of a brain tumouriple subtle ‘changes’ and visit their GP at least once before being diagnosed with a brain tumour

New research shows that stopping the activity of the ACVR1 enzyme could slow tumour growth in diffuse midline gliomas (formerly known as DIPG)

Fife council announced today the adoption of the award-winning symptom campaigns

The weather held up, spirits soared and the three Everest in the Alps teams began their gruelling challenge at 6am this morning

Improving access to clinical trials and the importance of support for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis were among the key topics discussed

Last Wednesday, a team of ten spent a morning at the Olympic Aquatics Centre with our High Profile Supporter and Olympian Tom Daley

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.

Research suggests that treating people who have recurrent glioblastoma with immunotherapy before surgery, as well as afterwards, could be more effective

Tchéky Karyo’s detective from The Missing has returned to the BBC One spin-off series Baptiste

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

A new device nicknamed the “Tumor Monorail” has just received breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

Three teams take on the third Everest In The Alps challenge raising vital funds for research into children’s brain tumours

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

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

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

Last week, Rachel and Chris Nelson told their story about the difficulties of living on benefits after their young son was diagnosed with a brain tumour.