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“Don’t let your illness make you feel negative about everything.”
An inspirational young woman has shared the incredible story about her diagnosis, the internal battle to have treatment and a bumpy road to recovery.
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We’re proudly supporting the new NICE “quality standard” for brain tumours
The new quality standard from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is designed to help improve the quality of care provided by the NHS to those diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Mum diagnosed with brain tumour after a routine eye test.
A woman who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour credits her optician for saving her life after picking up on symptoms during a routine check-up.
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Family blighted by son’s undiagnosed brain tumour.
A family is calling for greater awareness of the disease amongst the medical community after their son’s brain tumour was undiagnosed for nearly a decade.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours meets to break down barriers to a cure
On Tuesday 7 December, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours held a virtual meeting to discuss current policy issues including setting out why a cure is desperately needed.
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“He is surviving but not living,” says wife caring for husband with brain tumour.
A devoted wife who has cared for her husband for nearly nine years following his diagnosis has shared the difficulties she faces as she supports the man she dearly loves.
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“Daniel would want me to enjoy the festive season,” says grieving wife.
A wife who lost her husband to a brain tumour two days before Christmas will remember him by putting a decorated tree in the garden of their former home.
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Family fundraising for answers to why their daughter died.
A family who lost their daughter to a brain tumour have raised nearly £100,000 in an emotive attempt to find out why their girl was taken away from them.
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Acclaimed sell-out show Britney comes to BBC Three
Written by and starring Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson, Britney is based on the sell-out live show. It is the true story of an extraordinary friendship amidst the reality of living with a brain tumour diagnosis
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Phase 2 trial of cannabis-based drug in glioblastomas to open in summer 2022
We are delighted to announce that you have made a UK trial of Sativex in glioblastomas possible
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“By explaining my own patient journey, I could help others with theirs.”
A dad-of-two who has been diagnosed with one of the most aggressive types of brain tumour is using his experiences to inform the work of The Brain Tumour Charity.
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A chance to say thank you: The Founders’ 25th Anniversary Reception
“We know we still have a mountain to climb, but we are very proud of what we have achieved so far and have inspired others to turn a negative into a positive. “ Neil and Angela Dickson, MBE
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Family looking forward to Christmas as daughter rings bell after treatment.
A family who had a festive season marred by their daughter’s brain tumour are hoping that this year will have the true Christmas spirit which they have been longing for.
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Britney Spears fan who died of brain tumour features in new biography.
The family of Britney Spears fan who died of a brain tumour and donated his memorabilia to a museum have shared his story in a new book about the star.
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“My career with the Ambulance Service helped me understand Mum’s diagnosis.”
A Clinical Hub Manager for the Ambulance Service put her profession to personal use when her mum was diagnosed with two brain tumours and passed away just 19 days later.
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“I only remember talking to the anesthetist about ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.”
Tom Lewington, 26, from Bristol has praised the support from The Brain Tumour Charity as the only way he got through his shock diagnosis with a brain tumour.
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A Young Ambassador’s lobbying experience
Jeremy, one of our Young Ambassadors, recently attended an online lobbying event organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer and wrote about his experience.
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Daughter says loss of mum inspired her to become a teacher.
A primary school teacher credits her mum, who was killed by an aggressive brain tumour, as being her inspiration to pursue a career in education.
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One Cancer Voice seeks Government clarity on cancer commitments in the Spending Review
Thanks to your help, the petition reached over 53,000 signatures and now One Cancer Voice is calling on the Government to clarify their commitments to strengthening the cancer workforce in the UK.
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“Our friend Iggy was an inspiration!”
We’re so saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend and passionate long-term supporter Alan “Iggy” Igglesden yesterday morning, at the age of 57.
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Mum recognised signs of her brain tumour on ‘First Dates’.
A mum says her brain tumour went undiagnosed and blamed on anxiety until she saw someone with the same symptoms on Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’.
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Dad with terminal brain tumour says losing driving licence was toughest part.
A dad with a terminal brain tumour says losing his driving license was incredibly difficult as it took away his independence and role in the family.
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“The brain tumour left behind devastation in our family.”
A father-of-two died just weeks after a GP told him his symptoms were due to anxiety when they were actually signs of a brain tumour.
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Launching our ‘Businesses Against Brain Tumours’ campaign
During International Brain Tumour Awareness Week (30th October – 6th November), The Brain Tumour Charity is launching Businesses Against Brain Tumours, the first campaign of its kind bringing the business community together to power progress against brain tumours.