Author: The Brain Tumour Charity
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Shining a light on the differences between glioblastoma cells
A new publication from one of our research projects shines a light on the differences between the cells in the middle/core of a glioblastoma (GBM) compared to the cells spreading/infiltrating into healthy brain around the tumour.
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Life after shielding
After being told she no longer needs to shield, Grace Latter tells us how she’s coping with her new-found freedom.
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Picking up the pace of meningioma research
Dr Gelareh Zadeh is leading research in Canada which will help predict the risk of meningioma regrowth.
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Top tips for carers
To celebrate Carers Week, Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neal for 13 years after his brain tumour diagnosis, shares her top tips to help carers look after their own wellbeing.
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The voices of volunteers supporting us through a pandemic
While coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought a lot of society to a standstill, we know that for those diagnosed with a brain tumour – things aren’t on pause.
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Changes to treatment – Daniel’s story
Daniel shares his story of his brain tumour diagnosis and how his treatment and care has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Life in lockdown
Grace, describes how she’s coping with spending the next few months indoors to protect herself against coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Government bailout and support for charities
Our CEO, Sarah Lindsell, responds to The Government’s recent announcement regarding funding for the Charity sector during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Meet our London Marathon runners – Claire’s story
My marathon journey has been a bit of a whirlwind. I lost my husband to this cruel disease in April last year after a courageous 17 month battle.
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Love is in the air for our Young Adults community
Some of our Young Adults Service community explore how to give Cupid a helping hand this Valentine’s Day.
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Managing relationships after a brain tumour diagnosis
Dr Katherine Carpenter, helps us explore the ways a brain tumour diagnosis can put a strain on relationships for everyone affected.
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Patients ‘struggle to access key information’ as NHS staff shortages bite, says report
A report out today warns the NHS has too few staff to provide patients with information and support – an issue we know is key for those diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Top money-saving tips for families in the new year
Now that Christmas is over, we know many families will be looking to economise in the new year. In this blog, Denise, our experienced benefits adviser, shares some helpful money-saving hints and tips to help kick-start your New Year right.
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Meet our London Marathon runners – Nina’s story
Well I have just got back from my best run yet! It wasn’t my longest or fastest but definitely one that I will remember.
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How to apply for your free bus pass
Matt, who’s part of our Young Adult community, explains how a free bus pass is the key to his independence.
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Falling out of bed saved my little girl’s life
After years of her family thinking Annabelle Ginn was just “a clumsy kid”, a scan revealed she had a tennis ball-sized brain tumour
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Get set for 2020
We share some of our top tips for taking care of your emotional, physical and psychological needs in 2020.
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Money-saving tips for Christmas
Members of our community, including our benefits and money adviser from Citizens Advice, share some money-saving tips to help you keep within your budget over the holidays.
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Looking after yourself at Christmas
The festive season can be an exciting time of year but it’s important to make sure you pace yourself, and get the support you need for you and your loved ones. Here are some tips from our community for looking after yourself over the festive period.
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Top tips for managing the festive season
Some tips on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed during a busy festive season.
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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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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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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.