Author: Piers Townley

These guidelines, published today, have been updated for the first time in over a decade

Researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research discovered that tumour cells in paediatric high-grade gliomas work together to invade other structures of the brain

Today marks the 70th birthday of the National Health Service and The Brain Tumour Charity would like to celebrate all that it has done for our community

Results from a phase 1 clinical trial show that patients with recurrent glioblastoma treated with an inactive version of the polio virus live longer than those receiving standard treatment

New data presented at the recent American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago by Abbvie, a pharmaceutical company, provides hope for those diagnosed with a glioblastoma

Helena Brown, our Policy & Public Affairs Assistant, outlines the current postcode disparity in patient experience

Last week, Billy Caldwell, a severely epileptic twelve year old boy, had his cannabis oil confiscated at Heathrow airport

Keilan Arblaster, our Policy Involvement Assistant, outlines the implications of this bill for our community

A study led by researchers from Duke Cancer Institute identifies genetic markers to classify previously undetermined glioblastomas

Kielan Arblastar, our Policy & Affairs Assistant, discusses the implications of the US Government’s Right to Try bill

Recent clinical data reports that a new surgical approach could improve survival for individuals with difficult to access high-grade gliomas

Our Senior Gifts and in Memory Officer, Kelly Jack, says the process of making a Will is as easy as 1…2…3

Eve Kelleher, Head of Information and Support, explains why getting your affairs in order is not something to put off.

Results from a phase 1 clinical trial of the oncolytic virus DNX-2401, report successful intratumoral delivery of the virus in children with diffuse midline glioma

A research team of engineers and physicians at Washington University have developed a way to identify brain tumour biomarkers through a blood test

Grace Latter writes about the Young Ambassadors raising issues at Parliament on Tuesday

We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Cancer Research UK to create an unprecedented £18m fund for research into all aspects of brain tumours

Cindy Thompson shares story to help us raise awareness

Simon crossed the finishing line last night at 10.30pm after walking for over 36 hours the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon

Today sees the launch of the Universal Cancer Databank (UCD), which aims to gather information from people diagnosed with cancer around the world to speed up progress towards a cure

The debate follows a landmark summit on brain tumours in London in February, triggered by Baroness Tessa Jowell’s experience following her own diagnosis last year

Recently published research shows that CAR-T cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy, has the ability to treat diffuse midline glioma

Our Policy & Public affairs Manager Cameron Miller, outlines the progress made

Recent research has demonstrated that combination therapy to target a specific protein, called MYC, in tumour cells could prove to be effective in treating medulloblastoma