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Identifying markers to classify previously undetermined glioblastomas
A study led by researchers from Duke Cancer Institute identifies genetic markers to classify previously undetermined glioblastomas
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Patient choice: Should patients have more freedom to choose?
Tonight we watched an emotional Panorama following three families as they contend with a high grade brain tumour diagnosis.
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Meet Rosemary this Volunteers Week
This Volunteers Week we’re celebrating each and every one of our 612 volunteers who are passionate about helping us achieve our goals.
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Is it time for the UK to have the right to try?
Kielan Arblastar, our Policy & Affairs Assistant, discusses the implications of the US Government’s Right to Try bill
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Children and Young People Cancer Coalition
We have joined forces with other leading charities to form The Children and Young People Cancer Coalition and highlight areas where we believe progress is needed.
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Early findings from a phase 3 clinical trial report promising results
Early findings from a phase 3 clinical trial testing DCVax®-L, a dendritic cell treatment, show increased overall survival for patients with glioblastoma.
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A new approach to brain tumour surgery shows improved survival for individuals with high-grade gliomas
Recent clinical data reports that a new surgical approach could improve survival for individuals with difficult to access high-grade gliomas
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A Will to make a difference
Our Senior Gifts and in Memory Officer, Kelly Jack, says the process of making a Will is as easy as 1…2…3
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IOTA Pharmaceuticals announce the creation of a Glioblastoma Drug Bank
The new bank, announced today, will support and accelerate new research into brain cancer therapy
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Discovery raises hope of slowing high-grade brain tumour growth
Researchers have identified a difference between low-grade and high-grade brain tumours that could help develop better treatments for more aggressive forms of the disease.
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Why it’s important to get your affairs in order
Eve Kelleher, Head of Information and Support, explains why getting your affairs in order is not something to put off.
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Treating diffuse midline gliomas with an oncolytic virus
Results from a phase 1 clinical trial of the oncolytic virus DNX-2401, report successful intratumoral delivery of the virus in children with diffuse midline glioma
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Welcoming the government’s pledge for increased funding for research into brain tumours
Following Tessa Jowell’s death, the government has tonight pledged its renewed commitment to research into brain tumours
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Tessa Jowell: A sad loss
Our thoughts today are first and foremost with Tessa Jowell’s family, who have lost someone irreplaceable and loved beyond measure.
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Baroness Jowell changed things for the brain tumour community. Her legacy will live on.
Tessa Jowell’s decision to share her brain tumour diagnosis in September last year was a watershed moment for thousands of people whose lives have been affected by the disease.
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Liquid biopsy to detect brain tumour biomarkers
A research team of engineers and physicians at Washington University have developed a way to identify brain tumour biomarkers through a blood test
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Raising issues at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours
Grace Latter writes about the Young Ambassadors raising issues at Parliament on Tuesday
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Raising issues at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours
Grace Latter writes about the Young Ambassadors raising issues at Parliament on Tuesday
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Our new multi-million pound research investment
We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Cancer Research UK to create an unprecedented £18m fund for research into all aspects of brain tumours
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Pedalling towards a cure
We’re delighted to have the support of Relec Electronics, who have chosen The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year.
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First Dates love is helping me cope with my mum’s brain tumour heartache
Cindy Thompson shares story to help us raise awareness
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Simon Kindleysides becomes the world’s first paralysed man to complete the London Marathon
Simon crossed the finishing line last night at 10.30pm after walking for over 36 hours the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon
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Research work placement at UCL
Are you aged 16-17, in full time education, and would like to gain experience working in a laboratory focusing on research into brain tumours? Do you know someone who is?
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Brain tumour patients lead the way in global cancer databank
Today sees the launch of the Universal Cancer Databank (UCD), which aims to gather information from people diagnosed with cancer around the world to speed up progress towards a cure