Author: Liz Sables
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‘Eddie and the Magic Healing Stone’: helping children understand brain tumours
A candid, honest and humorous account of the experiences of a dad-of-one and junior doctor after he was diagnosed with the brain tumour which he lost his life to has been published.
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Mum with undiagnosed brain tumour learns Mandarin
A mum who was diagnosed with a brain tumour also studied for a degree and learned a second language at the same time as having regular seizures which often knocked her unconscious.
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Headsmart is going global
Our Headsmart campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and teenagers, has been translated for use in Arabic speaking countries.
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I set up a jewellery company in memory of my boyfriend who died from a brain tumour
Danielle Paparone and her boyfriend Jake, 24, were enjoying life in their native Australia when a shock diagnosis robbed Jake of his life and his loved ones of their dreams of what life with him would become.
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My dad’s terminal brain tumour inspired me to become an entrepreneur
A young entrepreneur who credits his business success to his inspirational father who died from a brain tumour is now supporting The Brain Tumour Charity to help others who are affected by the killer disease
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Family supported by The Brain Tumour Charity to star in Children in Need special
A family which receives help and support from The Brain Tumour Charity will be featuring in a Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build special this week on BBC1.
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Holly Matthews’ daughters terrified she’ll contract Covid-19 and ‘die like Daddy’
Waterloo Road star Holly Matthews who lost her husband to a rare brain tumour three years ago, reveals how her grief has evolved and her daughters’ fears during lockdown.
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After 14 years in remission, my brain tumour grew back just before Covid
In lockdown, I fulfilled my life-time dream of writing a children’s book as my legacy. Now I want it to raise money to help find a cure to save other families our heartache.
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Great minds come together for new charity t-shirt collection
The Brain Tumour Charity is today launching its first range of t-shirts, in partnership with ethical and sustainable clothing brand Teemill, to champion and support the ‘Great Minds’ of the people within our unique community.
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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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Data is critical
Sarah Lindsell and Professor Ashkan discuss the difference BRIAN will make to researchers and healthcare professionals in helping to diagnose, treat and manage brain tumours
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Six things you didn’t know BRIAN could help you with
With BRIAN you can track your brain tumour experience and donate your data to help accelerate a cure. But did you know BRIAN can support you in many other ways too?
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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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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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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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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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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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How keeping calm and positive has helped me to cope with my brain tumour diagnosis
Stuart visited his GP with slight hearing loss but an MRI scan revealed a two centimetre brain tumour, unrelated to the issue with his hearing.
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No one can fill the gap left by our son, but our baby has brought joy back into our lives
A mother who didn’t tell her teenage son he was dying – only to discover after his death that he had known all along – has revealed how a new baby has filled the ’emptiness’ in her life.
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Underbelly’s third Big Brain Tumour Benefit raises the roof at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
We’re delighted to announce that the third Big Brain Tumour Benefit, organised and hosted by our friends at Underbelly, has raised an incredible £41,055 for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Loose Women and Benidorm star Sherrie Hewson opens her heart about brother’s brain cancer diagnosis
Actress reveals her family heartache as she becomes an ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity to help raise awareness about brutal disease
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Joining the UK Health Data Research Alliance
We’re delighted to announce that The Brain Tumour Charity has become one of the first charities to join the UK Health Data Research Alliance to improve the quality of data and make it easily accessible for a more innovative and dynamic UK-wide health and care system.
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Alfie’s story: “I get tired a lot”
Three years ago, Alfie Tinney had a grade 1 pilocytic astrocytoma completely removed during a 12-hour surgery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
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Why I Support The Brain Tumour Charity from the U.S.A
Just six months before he was due to be married, Ray Shipley was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Here, he shares his experience and explains why he’s supporting The Brain Tumour Charity from across the globe.