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The Brain Tumour Charity responds to the surge in demand for our support services
The demand for support services has increased during the Coronavirus crisis, throwing into stark contrast the need for support for so many people facing a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment.
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Top tips for carers
To celebrate Carers Week, Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neal for 13 years after his brain tumour diagnosis, shares her top tips to help carers look after their own wellbeing.
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Six things you didn’t know BRIAN could help you with
With BRIAN you can track your brain tumour experience and donate your data to help accelerate a cure. But did you know BRIAN can support you in many other ways too?
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Australia to begin ground-breaking trial in children with brain cancer
Australia is joining the clinical trial to test a new treatment in children with brain cancer. The trial will be led by Sydney Children’s Hospital.
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Annie Moody shares why The Relationship Counselling Service is so vital
Funding support to improve lives- the new Relationship Counselling Service Sharing a strong, healthy relationship with your partner has numerous proven health benefits. And that’s something that’s particularly important when you or your loved one have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. And so, we are proud to announce, that thanks to the incredible work […]
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More than two million in backlog for cancer care
Around 2.4 million people in the UK are waiting for cancer screening, tests or treatment because of disruptions to the NHS, according to new analysis by Cancer Research UK.
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The voices of volunteers supporting us through a pandemic
While coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought a lot of society to a standstill, we know that for those diagnosed with a brain tumour – things aren’t on pause.
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An update on our research into children’s brain tumours
Researcher Todd Hankinson and his team at Children’s Hospital Colorado have studied biological differences between paediatric and adult ACP tumours
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Wellbeing App inspired by founder’s own brain tumour diagnosis gets healthcare approval
Freyja, from Porthtowan, on the Cornish north coast, launched the Wholesome World App last year and in April, it gained NHS approval.
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Committed to funding world-class research into brain tumours
COVID-19 has dramatically transformed the research landscape for our community but we remain driven to accelerate new treatments.
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BRIAN is making an impact!
BRIAN has been designed for everyone, whether you’re living with a brain tumour, caring for someone who is, or you work in healthcare or research. You can also be a part of BRIAN if you’ve lost someone to a brain tumour by contributing valuable historical data. Here, three users explain how BRIAN has helped them.
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Our researchers develop new test to assess drugs to tackle childhood brain tumours
Researcher Till Milde and his team from the Hopp Children’s Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) have developed a new test system.
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The National Institute for Health Research announces framework for restarting vital studies
The NIHR announced yesterday that they have published a framework for restarting research activities that have a been paused as a result of Covid-19.
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Sally Bramall from Lizzie’s Fund nominated for prestigious award for fundraising in memory of her daughter
Sally Bramall says fundraising for research even more vital during this COVID-19 crisis.
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Continuing Joss’ legacy- a month of challenges in a day
7 years since Joss passed away, dad Graeme takes on a new challenge, in his memory, to #TackleBrainTumours. Joss Rowley Stark was an inspirational young man and one whose bravery and strength had a huge impact on Lewis’ life and The Foundation’s creation. Their story began in 2012 when Lewis received a letter from Joss’ […]
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Announcing the Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence
This collaborative plan will award outstanding neuro-oncology centres ‘Tessa Jowell Centre’ status within weeks.
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Changes to treatment – Daniel’s story
Daniel shares his story of his brain tumour diagnosis and how his treatment and care has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Footballer & Sky Sports broadcaster Dominic Matteo becomes one of our High Profile Supporters
Dominic is a former defender who played for, among others, Liverpool, Leeds and Scotland during a 15-year career is recovering from a brain tumour diagnosis.
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Managing life with a brain tumour during lockdown
Ambassador Oliver Highway discusses how coronavirus has impacted him and his family and how he is coping during this time. My name is Oliver Highway and I am an Ambassador for The Lewis Moody Foundation. To those that may not know, I was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma in 2012 and my brain tumour […]
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The Brain Race announces winning startups in position to defeat brain tumours
The Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) announces winners of the Brain Race, an open innovation contest to advance high-impact inventions and solutions to defeat brain tumors.
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Tom Daley takes on The 2.6 Challenge!
Olympian Tom Daley will take on the 2.6 challenge with 26 Olympians from Team GB on Sunday.
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Third Sector praise The Brain Tumour Charity
The charity industry’s leading organisation lists The Brain Tumour Charity as one of the best to work for .
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Life in lockdown
Grace, describes how she’s coping with spending the next few months indoors to protect herself against coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Calling all home heroes!
Join us in the nationwide 2.6 challenge and help our community raise vital funds for research