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Seven fun and easy games to help children with language difficulties
Games are often an easy way to support a child who is experiencing speech or language difficulties as a result of a brain tumour.
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Ground-breaking research technique to assess the aggressiveness of childhood brain tumours
Co-funded by us, Children with Cancer UK and Action Medical Research, the study from the University of Birmingham is the first of its kind.
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“Mum died from a brain tumour three hours before my wedding”
Becky Best had died from brain cancer at the age of 56, just three months after being diagnosed, after her daughter’s wedding was bought forward in the hope she’d be able to attend.
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“Doctors dismissed my symptoms as a cheese allergy!”
Desperately taping her eye open, Allana Prosser was determined to prove doctors wrong and see out of her right eye again after a devastating operation to remove a deadly brain tumour – months after it was misdiagnosed as a cheese allergy.
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“I had a stroke at 11 and doctors told my parents to take me home and wait for ‘the big one’!”
Parents were told to take their daughter home to die when she had a stroke at 11, but now she’s a thriving 18-year-old after they battled to find a treatment to save her.
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Support for our BRIAN online app increases
Our High Profile Supporters throw their weight behind the development of BRIAN.
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Lewis Moody’s team heads to the South Pole for the final HeadsUp challenge
Lewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica.
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Sarah’s Christmas story
A mum of two is looking forward to a festive season with her young family after last Christmas was marred by the discovery of a brain tumour.
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Money-saving tips for Christmas
Members of our community, including our benefits and money adviser from Citizens Advice, share some money-saving tips to help you keep within your budget over the holidays.
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Why The Lewis Moody Mega-Tri is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done
Experience the thrill of the Lewis Moody Mega-Tri through the eyes of Mark Spoors. Find out how he pushed his limits for a meaningful cause.
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Looking after yourself at Christmas
The festive season can be an exciting time of year but it’s important to make sure you pace yourself, and get the support you need for you and your loved ones. Here are some tips from our community for looking after yourself over the festive period.
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DNA ‘flags’ could change children’s brain tumour treatments, say researchers
New diagnostic techniques are driving real change in treatments for childhood brain tumours, a study reveals.
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Former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody heads up South Pole expedition
Lewis Moody, former England Rugby Captain, is preparing with an elite team for an expedition to the remotest region of Antarctica.
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Comparing the Party Manifestos
With a general election to take place on December 12, The Brain Tumour Charity has published our Manifesto, which would ensure that the incoming Government meets the needs of our community.
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Celebrating You 2020: a judge’s blog
Grace Latter, last year’s Influencer of the Year winner, sat on our recent Celebrating You 2020 judging panel.
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Launching our Winter Appeal 2019
Our community have come together to share their stories and their wishes for our Winter Appeal, creating a powerful campaign.
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Top tips for managing the festive season
Some tips on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed during a busy festive season.
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Researchers hail ‘staggering’ increase in low-grade glioma survival thanks to earlier surgery
Reported in The Times this morning, thousands have benefited over the last ten years due to surgical improvements.
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Scots fundraiser hits his £100,000 target
Stirling-based Alastair McMurray set his sights on raising the huge amount through a series of gruelling summer challenges.
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Coping at Christmas
A brain tumour diagnosis can make it harder to enjoy yourself, even during the holiday season.
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Sharing our work on a global stage
Our chief executive, Sarah Lindsell, is among the invited speakers at Dreamforce, an annual conference in San Francisco which brings together thousands of people to share ideas and expertise in information technology.
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Broadcaster and presenter Nicki Chapman becomes one of our High Profile Supporters
The much-loved presenter, diagnosed in May this year, backs our awareness and campaigning work
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New Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce report released today
Brain tumours among diseases that miss out on research funding, says our joint charity report
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Top tips for eating well during treatment
It can be hard to eat well when you’re going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. We asked an expert how to get the nutrients that you need.