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The Government is working on a National Cancer Plan to improve patient experience for those affected. Here we share detail of what our submission to the Government’s Consultation included.

The Brain Tumour Charity has partnered with Worldwide Cancer Research to co-fund research into Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), investing £160,000 as part of a joint £400,000 commitment to tackle this devastating childhood brain cancer.

Today we publish new research into the barriers GPs face in being able to diagnose people with a brain tumour. Read our blog overview of our findings.

In this guest blog post, three of our Young Ambassadors – Emma L, Francesa and Emma H – have come together to share how they’ve been involved in different areas of research.

Reaching this transformational fundraising target follows a two-year partnership

Lottie Kennedy pays tribute to her dad Russell, and offers her advice to anyone who’s grieving.

Meet some of the brave people running this year’s London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.

Thomas, nine, was one of the 40 children a year in the UK who are diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma. We’re funding research into this type of brain tumour so children like Thomas have more time to go on adventures.

Annabelle Holloway is a semi-retired GP from North Devon. But after a seizure, which arrived out of the blue on July 8th last year, she unexpectedly became the patient.

A brain tumour consortium, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with the vision to make the UK a “testbed for oncology innovation by accelerating the development of treatments for patients with brain tumours” is being developed and is aiming for real progress in “the soonest time frame possible.”

Ideas and inspiration to help us smash our £400k target for The Twilight Walk London.

The Ocean5 aims to break the world record for crossing the Pacific Ocean, unsupported, in an open rowing boat, to raise vital funds for The Lewis Moody Foundation

Our Listening Project is aimed at ensuring absolutely everyone affected by brain tumours feels heard and supported in their needs.

Imagine climbing the equivalent of the height of Everest on skis – while living with a glioblastoma. That’s what John Woodman did in a team of 12 including his daughter Belle. Here, she tells their story of Everest in the Alps.

Significant changes to the welfare system have recently been proposed by the government. Our Policy and Campaigns team have broken down what they could mean for people affected by a brain tumour.

Melissa Skinner, from the Wirral, is one of our Involvement Champions. Her husband Matt is living with two brain tumours.

After the loss of one of its founders to a glioblastoma, The Puppet Company have released the Hope Sockette. It’s a symbol of love, resilience, the power of community, and hope for a cure.

During Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we visited Holyrood and met with MSPs to share the importance of achieving a faster diagnosis for those affected by brain tumours.

Antonio Russo, AKA Stony’s artwork will be showcased on 27 March at Bristol’s Studio 74 Gallery, during March’s Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM)

On 10 February, The Brain Tumour Charity’s Young Ambassadors visited Parliament to meet with two Labour MPs to discuss the challenges impacting the brain tumour community. They also had a tour of both the House of Lords and Commons.

Three friends, one mission – to cycle 900 miles in just over eight days, inspired by their dear friend Mark, who is living with a brain tumour diagnosis.

In this guest post, Richard shares the story of losing his son, Joe, to a glioma and the difference that faster diagnosis would have made.

As well as the Twilight Walk London on March 22nd, hundreds of Twilight Walk Own Walks are happening this month! Here, Roger and Bev, and James and Ell, tell why they are walking the Twilight Walk their way in March.

“My prognosis is unknown but when you think about it, everything in life is unknown and every day is a gift.” ~ Matt’s story