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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.

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story. On #WorldCancerDay this year, the call to action is for a more people-centred approach to cancer care.

Rachel Hirst, 26, a Young Ambassador from 2024-26, shares her experience of being a Young Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Lily, 19, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was six.. Now studying to be a doctor, here she shares her story – and her tips for a brilliant Big Bake.

We’re proud to be funding Access to Clinical Trials for Brain Tumours (ACT-BT), a UK-wide initiative that will enable consultants to refer patients to a panel of clinical trial experts.

We provide an update on the latest developments surrounding the appraisal process related Vorasidenib.

Our Future Leader, Dr Chris Mount, has just opened his own lab at Massachusetts General Hospital.

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on an exciting year for research into brain tumours.

Amy, from Bathgate, West Lothian, devised her own Active Autumn challenge, to feel stronger and fitter after months of tough treatment.

With heavy hearts, we pay tribute to beloved author Sophie Kinsella, who wrote the Confessions of a Shopaholic books, and who died of a glioblastoma aged 55