News

Gavin learned of his tumour – a pilocytic astrocytoma – in December 1995: just a few months before Neil and Angela Dickson founded the organisation that would become The Brain Tumour Charity. In this post, he looks back over the last three decades and reflects on how things have changed.

As well as the Twilight Walk London on March 21st, hundreds of Twilight Walk Own Walks are happening this month! Here, three people explain why they are walking the Twilight Walk their way in March.

A champion of The Twilight Walk, Rod has taken his fitness career to new heights since his diagnosis

Find out more about the charity walks and treks you can do for The Brain Tumour Charity this year. Take in the UK’s natural beauty and help accelerate cures for people affected by brain tumours!

We’re delighted to share the news that vorasidenib has been approved by the Scottish Medicines Consortium to treat some low grade gliomas.

We’re celebrating the news that the Rare Cancers Act has now become law and the transformative potential this has for the brain tumour community.

Author Sophie Kinsella’s son, Oscar, is taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon with his best mate Max.

Alexander, 12, now takes dabrafenib tablets at home and his family has been released from the stress of crowdfunding for his treatment.

Lisa Connell, founder of the Influential Stars fundraising platform, remains dedicated to raising awareness for a host of charities ever since her own diagnosis in 2006

This Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we’re celebrating thirty years of progress. Progress that includes our free counselling service, which has enabled people like Carole to access the specific support she needed.

When we tell people that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s, their first reaction is often shock or disbelief.  What’s the evidence for this and where do we get our figures from? 

Boxer and proud Welshman, Ewan Rees, has chosen a unique challenge to remember his Grandpa.

Over a decade ago, The Brain Tumour Charity funded research exploring new ways to stop glioblastoma cells from invading healthy brain tissue. The project built a thriving research community that continues to drive progress today.

The jewellers Kit Heath have designed a bespoke silver necklace in memory of their founder – and £5 from the sale of each piece will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity because we are “close to their hearts.” In this guest blog post, Kit’s sister Kate explains why.

We are pleased to announce the two researchers who have been awarded the Junior Fellowship grant – the second award in our Future Leaders programme!

Researchers in Cambridge have identified a potential new treatment approach for children with brain tumours.

To help raise dough for research into brain tumours, Amy breaks out the baking for one of her mum’s favourite treats.

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with Dr Verónica Rendo, who was funded by The Brain Tumour Charity’s Future Leaders scheme in 2020.

We are so grateful to the Trustees and supporters of Iggy’s Fund for the £30,000 donation towards Professor Maya Thanou’s research into a new technology called ActNano. 

Following a consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care, in which we fed back your experiences of brain tumours, we welcome the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England and its explicit focus on rare and less survivable cancers, including brain tumours.

In August 2025, Mark joined The Brain Tumour Charity’s Scottish Steering Committee. Here he shares why he joined the Committee and what he hopes can be achieved.

A guest blog post by volunteer Chandos Green, with some top tips from our Money Advice Clinic.

Our Biomedical Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) assesses applications for research funding, recommending those that hold the most potential.

Mark Royden wanted to test himself with a global bike ride. 23 countries and 29,000 plus km later, he turned his epic cycle into a book to raise funds for us – dedicated to his grand-daughter Remi who had treatment for a brain tumour.