Category: Blog post
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Improving immunotherapy for brain tumours
Immunotherapy is revolutionising cancer care, but progress for brain tumours lags behind. This is why we’re funding state-of-the-art research aiming to improve immunotherapies for brain tumours.
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24 Hours in A&E – a brain tumour diagnosis
The new series of the award-winning TV show ’24 Hours in A&E’ features the trauma team at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham who uncover a brain tumour diagnosis.
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Matt McBriar from Bicep brain tumour update
Matt McBriar from Bicep was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2023. Here we take a look at his treatment and recovery progress.
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Acclaimed artist Helena Traill’s London exhibition inspired by her father’s terminal diagnosis
For Central Saint Martins and RCA-trained, Helena Traill, creativity has been a constant in Helena’s life, especially seeking solace through her art during her father’s illness.
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The 10-Year Health Plan – Our submission to the government
The Government is working on a 10-year health plan to modernise the NHS. Here we discuss our campaign calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy to be included in this.
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Exclusive support from The Wanted 2.0
Max & Siva will play a one-off exclusive gig in association with The Brain Tumour Charity in February!
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“Investment in research is vital, to encourage bright minds to ask new questions, and challenge existing ones around glioblastomas.”
Involvement volunteer Baljit Ahluwalia lost her mother, Harbans Kaur Walia, to glioblastoma in 2020.
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150 Days – Olly Emanuel’s last radio drama
A tribute to playwright Oliver Emanuel and a chance to listen to his last audio play.
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Supporting Davina McCall’s diagnosis
The Brain Tumour Charity is supporting Davina McCall MBE as she announces the news about her neurosurgery on a colloid cyst.
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Brain tumours and employment rights
How Grace won her case for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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Our work with Seth Smile in Uganda
This International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re highlighting a brain tumour charity in Uganda that we’re supporting.
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Taking on the World’s Toughest Mudder!
Paul Wood, from Shoreham-by-Sea, will line up for the extreme challenge event, in Florida, in memory of his brother Graham.
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Matthew’s Story
Nearly a year since his astrocytoma diagnosis, Matthew is sharing his story on Channel 4’s Stand up to Cancer.
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The Brain Tumour Charity’s founder Neil Dickson retires
Staff and guests marked trustee Neil Dickson’s retirement last week – 27 years after he and his wife Angela founded The Brain Tumour Charity
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Internationally bestselling author Sophie Kinsella’s live events
With a book launch on the 10 Oct, Sophie will also be appearing at a free, live event on the evening of the 9 Oct.
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Hugo’s Story for Eye Health Week: An eye test led to my brain tumour diagnosis
Hugo, from Suffolk, is helping raise awareness in Eye Health Week.
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Emmerdale’s Moira reveals brain tumour diagnosis
How we worked with ITV soap Emmerdale on its brain tumour storyline.
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The Silas Pullen Fund raises a million pounds for vital research into brain tumours
The Silas Pullen Fund has become the first Supporter Group to reach the £1m milestone for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Five reasons to take advantage of our free Will writing partnerships
Our free Will-writing partnerships with National Free Wills Network and Make a Will Online can help you get your affairs in order without costing you a penny.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Billy’s story
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we’re sharing Billy’s story to highlight the urgent need to accelerate cures for childhood brain tumours.
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Our High Profile Supporter Amy Nuttall stars in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The acclaimed actress and singer, joins a star-studded Hollywood cast for Tim Burton’s iconic sequel
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Nicki Chapman launches her music industry memoire
Our wonderful High Profile Supporter launches her book, So Tell Me What You Want
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“Falling 10,000 feet at 125mph is less scary than facing a brain tumour.”
Young Ambassador Lucy is taking on a skydive to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
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Taking To The Airwaves: Ellen’s brain tumour story
Ellen Yates is guest hosting on local radio to raise awareness of brain tumours.