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A family has shared how they are preparing themselves, including their teenage children, for losing their father after he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

We are really excited to launch our new campaign, Better Safe than Tumour, to raise awareness of the common signs and symptoms in both children and adults.

The Platinum Champions Awards are in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and launched by the Royal Voluntary Service in 2022. Two recipients of this prestigious awards are key supporters of The Brain Tumour Charity; Heather Dearie and Iain McLean.

Every patient should have the opportunity to help contribute to the overall goal of meeting the needs of everyone affected by a brain tumour.

Verbal fluency test to name animals found to identify those with persistent headaches who are more likely to have a brain tumour, and could help GPs decide who needs rapid imaging.

A daughter who cared for her mum after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour is taking on a sponsored skydive to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity to help fund vital research to find a cure for the disease.

A man who had been having symptoms of an undiagnosed brain tumour went to see his GP during the free time he had after being furloughed during the pandemic.

In this blog, Stephen tells us why it is so important to take part in clinical research. He talks us through his experience of volunteering in the Sativex clinical trial (Phase 1) and joining the Involvement Network.

In May, we joined together with the NHS and many other charity leaders to co-sign the open letter below, encouraging people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines including a Spring booster dose.

A daughter who lost her mum to an aggressive brain tumour has climbed the toughest route of Mount Snowdon to help fund world-class research to find a cure for the disease which took away her “best friend”.

We respond to preliminary overall survival data from phase III clinical trial that suggests DCVax-L may help extend survival for patients with newly-diagnosed or recurrent glioblastomas.

Earlier this month was International Nurses Day, a day to celebrate the vital role that nurses play for brain tumour patients.

Will, an 11-year-old boy from Dorset, has doubled his fundraising target as he learns to walk again following a brain tumour diagnosis.

Join The Brain Tumour Charity’s Founders, Neil and Angela Dickson MBE, for an evening of dinner, dancing and an exciting silent auction in memory of their daughter Samantha Dickson

An incredible family who heartbreakingly lost a beloved sister and daughter, Harriet Downing, to a brain tumour which spread to her lymph nodes have raised over an amazing £200,000 over the last 5 years to be spent on high-grade research.

Lynn Chitty, 59, lost her husband Lawrence to a brain tumour following his diagnosis last May. Here, Lynn shares the story of her loss including how her husband’s desire to die at home was not followed.

Back in 2014 The Lewis Moody Foundation’s journey began and, looking back, we couldn’t be more proud to say that we’ve raised over £2million for research into brain tumours and funding for vital support services for those impacte by this awful disease. We couldn’t have done this without our community and although this is a […]

A fitness fan was diagnosed with a brain tumour after collapsing when he returned home after his daily walk during the first lockdown.

A mum who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is taking on a fun run with her family to help find a cure for the disease.

A sister who lost her only sibling to a brain tumour 30 years ago has spoken out about how little progress has been made in tumour treatment over the last three decades.

A Dundee University student has been spearheading a series of fundraising events to support The Brain Tumour Charity after two of his close friends were diagnosed with the condition.

Model and actress Mandy Lomax has described how she was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a ‘lucky fall’ whilst filming a scene on horseback.

Following the recent tragic passing of Tom Parker, The Wanted have today released a new version of their hit song and will generously be donating all net proceeds to The Brain Tumour Charity.

As we co-create our next organisation strategy we’re partnering with the people who have the greatest stake in driving change, our community. We want to bring you with us on this journey, and let you know the different points where you can be a voice for change. Hear from Involvement Champion, Neil Munn, about what it’s been like to help set this up and what he wants to see us achieve.