In the late 1980s, mortality rates from leukaemia began to decline. Today, a large proportion of people with blood cancer survive. The same cannot be said for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s in the UK. Why?

Matt McBriar from Bicep was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2023. Here we take a look at his treatment and recovery progress.

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.   

We are pleased to introduce two more researchers who have been awarded our latest Expanding Theories grant!

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.

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.

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.

Meet Mayuko, who challenged herself to learn the new skill after her diagnosis, and now plans to use it to fundraise for us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This year has been an exciting year for our research. Read more as we share some of 2024’s best bits.

Our junior fundraisers found exciting ways to raise money and awareness in 2024.

Alison used the mantra “strive for progress, not perfection” as she trained to walk further and further.

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.

We recently held our annual Family Day at Tamworth Snowdome and helped bring festive cheer to families.

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.

Max & Siva will play a one-off exclusive gig in association with The Brain Tumour Charity in February!

Involvement volunteer Baljit Ahluwalia lost her mother, Harbans Kaur Walia, to glioblastoma in 2020.

Bryony Powell knew very little about brain tumours before her fiancé, Catherine Roberts, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in April 2018.

Artist and musician Alastair uses the sounds from his regular MRI scans to make music.

A tribute to playwright Oliver Emanuel and a chance to listen to his last audio play.

The blood-brain barrier poses challenges for treating brain tumours. We hope that by funding pioneering research we can help improve brain tumour treatment.