Category: Blog post

As we come to one of the last bank holidays of the year, it’s time to make the most of it and enjoy the summer season!

This Volunteers Week we’re celebrating each and every one of our 612 volunteers who are passionate about helping us achieve our goals.

This was the first live ‘Ask The Researcher’ event hosted by The Brain Tumour Charity, and it went so well.

Here at The Brain Tumour Charity we’re always learning, so when Professor David Walker came for an unannounced visit, he didn’t leave without imparting some knowledge first.

Top Tips on supporting someone diagnosed with a brain tumour, as recommended by our Community.

Knowing what to say when your loved one has been diagnosed with a brain tumour can feel incredibly worrying. We’ve created a helpful Do’s and Don’ts list, to guide you when you’re stuck for words.

Why a decision to cut benefits paid to bereaved parents is not in the interests of affected families.

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Beccy Shortt, discusses the journey many women face to being correctly diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Fleur Latter’s sister Grace, was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma in early 2014 when she was in her third year at University.

As Casualty’s closing credits rolled this evening, the show’s four million viewers were left on tenterhooks wondering if nurse Robyn would have her happy ending.

Sarah was diagnosed with brain tumours after the birth of both of her children. She has put together a bucket list and is determined to fill her family’s life with love and laughter.

As Casualty returns to our screens on Saturday (August 27) for its 30th anniversary episode and the new series develops Glen’s brain tumour storyline, we look forward to hearing your views.

We are delighted to reveal that we have been working with BBC 1’s Casualty on its brain tumour storyline, where Glen is diagnosed with a glioblastoma.

For the majority of those diagnosed it takes longer than you’d think. A survey by The Brain Tumour Charity found that more than a third of people with a brain tumour had visited their GP at least five times before they were diagnosed.

Tasha Floyd, one of our first Young Ambassadors, who died at the end of 2015 at the age of 24, donated her brain to medical research. Early in 2015, she took a lead role in launching our five-year strategy, Defeating Brain Tumours.

From Call of Duty to Candy Crush, digital games are played by millions around the world. But could they offer more than entertainment?

Lyn Roberts spoke to us about her experiences as a full-time carer for her husband David.

In the past five years, more than 45,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. That’s 45,000 lives turned upside down.