Our researchers from The Everest Centre have new results that show the drug trametinib can stop tumour growth in some children with low grade brain tumours, in some cases the tumour was seen to shrink as well.

Our Optical Engagement Manager gives his top tips for supporting children who experience changes in vision because of a brain tumour or its treatment.

“Living with a person after brain surgery for a tumour is like living with a person who has suffered a brain injury. They are very different people, but… and this is a big but.. they are still the same person inside. Ian doesn’t want to be treated any differently, he is still my Ian.” In […]

Across the board, support for our awareness and fundraising campaign is gathering pace

There was a huge outpouring of support for Tom Parker and his family, following his announcement across social media platforms on Monday of his brain tumour diagnosis.

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2020 has just been awarded to two female scientists, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, for their work on developing the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique.

Each year, our inspiring supporters unite to take part in The Twilight Walk. And this year is no different.

The three sisters launched their company inspired by their mum’s brain tumour diagnosis

Not knowing what the future may hold, or losing some control of day-to-day life, can make us feel insecure, leading to anxiety and worry. Here we share tips on ways to cope with change and uncertainty.

Share your experiences and help create change in the treatment and care received by people living with a brain tumour diagnosis.

This Sunday, Dr David Jones will be swapping his lab coat for a charity running vest and taking on the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon

Routine eye checks.  When to have them, what to expect and how they help Tackle Brain Tumours. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a backlog of patients requiring eye treatment, as well as a reduced capacity for routine care. This paired with patients anxiety at returning to the opticians, means that many people are missing the […]

Julie’s daughter, Billie-Rae, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2014 at the age of 22. In 2015, Julie took part in The Twilight Walk for the first time and has been walking with hundreds of others every year since.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the key to fast and consistent renal cell tumour diagnoses, all because of work we fund on brain tumours.

Our supporter, Caroline Smyth, is helping us raise vital awareness during National Eye Health Week 21-27 September

Berrie and Graham lost their son Michael to an aggressive brain tumour in 2000, aged just 14 years old.

Our future may be uncertain but my First Dates love has taught me to live life to the full.

The prestigious nominations include Volunteer Team–Young Ambassadors, and our Chair of Trustees, Jack Morris

Back in 2015 we launched our five year strategy ‘Defeating Brain Tumours’ and our research strategy ‘A Cure Can’t Wait’. Our manifestos were unashamedly ambitious, but we knew they had to be.

We are working with Kirsten Oswald, MP for East Renfrewshire & SNP Westminster Deputy Leader

It was announced on Friday that BRIAN has been nominated for the ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award

Every day with my husband really is precious and right now the charities that bring us hope for the future are in desperate need of support. “Matthew is not only my husband but he is my best friend. When I was told the crushing news that he had a Grade 4 Glioblastoma I knew I […]

We’re encouraging everyone in our community to ‘walk it your way’ this October to mark the month of our annual flagship fundraising event – The Twilight Walk.

Waterloo Road star Holly Matthews who lost her husband to a rare brain tumour three years ago, reveals how her grief has evolved and her daughters’ fears during lockdown.