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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.
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“We need better treatment options for glioblastoma.”
Bryony Powell knew very little about brain tumours before her fiancé, Catherine Roberts, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in April 2018.
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Making music from MRI scans
Artist and musician Alastair uses the sounds from his regular MRI scans to make music.
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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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Exploring the role of the blood-brain barrier in advancing brain tumour treatments
The blood-brain barrier poses challenges for treating brain tumours. We hope that by funding pioneering research we can help improve brain tumour treatment.
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Scientific conferences, why do we go?
As a charity, we’ve been to lots of scientific conferences this year, with one more to come this year. We attend these conferences to ensure that we are at the forefront of important research topics in the brain tumour field.
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Researcher inspires charity partner to donate £30,000 in memory of their son
We’re delighted to announce that The Jake McCarthy Foundation has donated £30,000 towards Dr Tyler Miller’s research into combating gliomas with immunotherapy
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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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Expanding Theories: Meet our latest awardees
We are pleased to announce the two researchers who have been awarded our latest Expanding Theories grant!
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Brain tumours and employment rights
How Grace won her case for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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The Cancer Research UK Brain Tumour Conference 2024
The biennial CRUK Brain Tumour Conference returned to London for 2024.
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“We are failing people with brain tumours!”
Torrin Wilkins – Director and Founder of Centre Think Tank – has written about how the brain tumour community is being let down and how we can improve outcomes for them.
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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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The Brain Tumour Charity Christmas Cards 2024
Take a look at The Brain Tumour Charity Christmas cards available this year. Not only is there a great selection, but each card helps us fund the work we do!
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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.