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Tchéky Karyo talks about Baptiste
Tchéky Karyo’s detective from The Missing has returned to the BBC One spin-off series Baptiste
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My first Young Adults Meet Up
Chelsea, one of our Young Ambassadors, recently came along to our Birmingham meet up for young adults at Meeple Mayhem board games café. Here she shares her experience of the day.
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Why children with brain tumours need to be heard
Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Roberta Bowie, explains why one of the most important things you can do for your child is simply to listen to them.
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TV presenter joins ‘epic’ challenge to raise funds for our research
Phil Spencer, co-presenter of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It, has spoken about his determination to help end the devastation caused by childhood brain tumours after witnessing first-hand the impact of the disease
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New ‘gel’ device lures aggressive brain tumour cells out
A new device nicknamed the “Tumor Monorail” has just received breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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National action plan for neurological conditions in Scotland
The Scottish Government is currently calling for views on its vision for the future of care and support for people with neurological conditions in Scotland
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Seven ways that talking about your brain tumour diagnosis can help!
Dr Katherine Carpenter shares seven reasons why starting those important conversations, and opening up about your feelings and experiences early on, really can make a significant difference to your wellbeing.
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10 ways bake sales improve employee engagement
Employee engagement is rising to the top of every manager’s and HR Department’s list. But how can we all do more to keep our staff happy?
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Partners in crime: When patients become partners in research
Arshiya reports on an event she recently attended at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, held by Mr Mike Hart, a neurosurgery registrar.
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Everest In The Alps 2019: Six reasons why…
Three teams take on the third Everest In The Alps challenge raising vital funds for research into children’s brain tumours
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5-ALA available in Wales by April
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are planning to start using 5-ALA (5-Amino-Levulinic Acid) for eligible brain tumour patients by the end of the financial year
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Driving forward Tessa’s legacy: mission celebrates progress and plans
Leading brain tumour experts and campaigners joined the family and friends of Tessa Jowell yesterday to mark the progress made in her name since she pledged to improve the lives of those diagnosed with the disease
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Teenager one of first UK patients to receive Proton Beam Therapy
Mason Kettley, a 15-year-old boy, is set to become one of the first patients in the UK to receive proton beam therapy at Manchester’s Christie hospital
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Does your sex matter when you have a glioblastoma?
Recent research has shown that sex differences impact outcomes for people diagnosed with a glioblastoma. These differences go beyond hormone influences and were found to be intrinsic to tumour cells
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The NHS Long Term Plan (for England) in review
Cameron, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, discusses the detail contained within the NHS Long Term Plan and what it means for brain tumour patients in England.
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Coping with life following a brain tumour diagnosis
12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who truly understand what life is like when you’re diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Implementing the NHS Long Term Plan
We explore some of the barriers that will need to be overcome in order to implement the NHS Long Term Plan.
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What’s missing from the NHS England’s long term plan?
In this second part of our coverage we look at what’s missing form the NHS Long Term Plan
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What we like about the NHS Long Term Plan
Today, the NHS Long Term Plan has been published setting out the future of NHS services. The plan has been eagerly awaited by healthcare professionals, charities and patients alike
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Ways to help and cope when someone you love is diagnosed with a brain tumour
12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who understand what life is like when someone you love has a brain tumour.
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Discovering how atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumours (ATRTs) are different
Research, funded by us as part of the INSTINCT programme, has found differences between aggressive atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumours (ATRTs) and other brain tumours.
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Announcing our second Ask the Researcher event
Our successful Ask the Researcher event will give you the chance to hear more about how we’re moving closer to a cure
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12 ways to boost your wellbeing
When you’re living with a brain tumour or supporting someone, it can be hard to prioritise your wellbeing. But looking after your emotional, physical and psychological needs is important.
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Laura, our Young Ambassador, attends the APPG
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (APPG CTYAC) is a cross-party group which is raising awareness and representing young people who have been personally affected by cancer