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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 – spotlight on two of our runners!
On April 6th, 238 runners will take on the iconic half marathon for The Brain Tumour Charity – our biggest team yet! Here, two of them tell their stories.
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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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The Brain Tumour Charity announces new partnership with The William Low Trust
The William Low Trust has pledged to help fund Professor Kool’s project that aims to boost our understanding of medulloblastoma.
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What are a brain tumour’s early symptoms?
Learn more about brain tumours’ early symptoms. Knowing what to look out for could mean earlier diagnosis and hopefully more treatment options.
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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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Fuelling discovery: our latest Expanding Theories grant awardees
We are pleased to introduce two more researchers who have been awarded our latest Expanding Theories grant!
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The Rare Cancers Bill – why it is the leadership we need
The CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity, Dr Michele Afif, talks about Scott Arthur MP’s fight to get a Rare Cancers Private Members Bill over the line.
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February 4 is World Cancer Day. This is Kyle and Vicky’s Story.
Every person facing cancer has their own unique story to share. On #WorldCancerDay this year, the slogan is “United by Unique” – and the call is for a more “people-centred” approach to cancer care.
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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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“Learning piano helped my recovery.”
Meet Mayuko, who challenged herself to learn the new skill after her diagnosis, and now plans to use it to fundraise for us.
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Marking the first Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
This week has been the first ever Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week (13-19 January 2025). We wanted to share some of the ways we’ve been using this time to create meaningful change for the brain tumour community.
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An update from Petra Hamerlik, The Brain Tumour Charity’s Chair of Translational Neuro-oncology
In 2022, Professor Petra Hamerlik was appointed as The Brain Tumour Charity’s Chair of Translational Neuro-oncology, at the University of Manchester’s Cancer Research Centre.
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Paul’s epic coastal walk to remember his dad
Is a long distance walk one of your New Year resolutions? Take inspiration from Paul, who walked the South West Coast Path in 47 days, in tribute to his dad Alan.
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Mapping glioblastoma spread for more effective treatments
Research we’re funding in partnership with The Oli Hilsdon Foundation at University College London is using advanced brain mapping to reveal how glioblastoma spreads and resists treatment, providing insight for potential new treatments.
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Our Research Highlights of 2024
This year has been an exciting year for our research. Read more as we share some of 2024’s best bits.
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Celebrating our young fundraisers this year!
Our junior fundraisers found exciting ways to raise money and awareness in 2024.
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Alison’s fundraising walk – a year after brain tumour operation caused a stroke
Alison used the mantra “strive for progress, not perfection” as she trained to walk further and further.
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Six tips for festive well-being
The festive season can be a challenging time, particularly if you’re affected by a brain tumour. Here we’re focusing on how to look after your well-being and have as peaceful and enjoyable a festive break as possible.
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Providing comfort to families affected by a brain tumour diagnosis
We recently held our annual Family Day at Tamworth Snowdome and helped bring festive cheer to families.
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“It’s a delicate dance” – the impact of caring for someone with a lower-grade glioma
Caring for someone with a lower-grade glioma has a profound impact on the lives of carers. The Ways Ahead Project aims to better understand this to inform the best ways to support those affected.
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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.