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Ovarian cancer drug olaparib has the potential to treat glioblastoma
Researchers at Glasgow University have discovered that ovarian cancer drug, olaparib, has the potential to treat patients with glioblastomas
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New glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma book
Gideon Burrows has written his second book with personal stories, experiences, statistics and information, helped by a huge amount of people directly affected
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Ex- England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody to join families at Gloucestershire Family Day
The Wilderness Centre will host The Brain Tumour Charity’s Gloucestershire Family day next month as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting all those affected by this devastating disease.
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Pedalling to defeat brain tumours
A team of from Ian Williams’ Plymouth office took on a two day cycle challenge, raising £5000
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Gene therapy to treat recurrent high-grade gliomas gets accelerated to Phase 3 clinical trials
A gene therapy to treat recurrent high-grade gliomas is accelerated to Phase 3 clinical trials, after the success of Phase 1 clinical trials by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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The uniting of our international brain tumour community
Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Cameron Miller, on Australia’s Cure Brain Cancer AU$100m investment fund
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A potential combination treatment targeting glioblastoma
A team of researchers at UCLA have discovered a combination of drugs to prevent the growth of glioblastomas, as well as kill tumour cells in mice with glioblastomas
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The hurdles of medical research that face the SNP
Jonathan Canty, our Project Information Analyst, reflects on the SNP Conference in Glasgow last week
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Using supercomputers to diagnose brain tumours
A research team at the University of Texas, led by Professor George Biros have been able to accurately characterise gliomas using a super computer
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Researchers discover a potential mechanism for glioma recurrence
Professor Frank Winkler and his team at Heidelberg University in Germany have discovered a potential mechanism that could explain glioma recurrence
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Debate is key at the Conservative Party Conference
Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager Cameron Miller, reports from the Conservative Party Conference.
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Our corporate partners unite to tackle brain tumours
We were delighted to bring together a number of representatives from our incredible corporate partners to use their expertise to help us in our mission of defeating brain tumours.
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New subgroups identified for high-grade gliomas in children
Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research identify new subgroups for high-grade glial tumours occurring in children
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Data sharing discussion at the Labour Party conference
Our Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Cameron Miller, writes from the frontline of the party conference in Brighton
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Absence of protein halts the growth of high-grade gliomas
Researchers at Stanford University discover that the absence of a particular protein halts the growth of high-grade gliomas
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A new public petition highlights the devastating impact of DIPG
A diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things for a parent to hear, leaving families feeling helpless and desperately frustrated with the devastating prognosis.
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Charity coalition demands patient experience continues to be measured
Sarah Lindsell, The Charity’s Chief Executive, has co-signed a letter urging the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, to protect England’s largest annual survey of cancer patient experience in the NHS
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Awarding the WINDOW Consortium £1.5 million for new research into glioblastoma
We have awarded the Dutch/British WINDOW Consortium a grant of £1.5 million (€1.75 million) for research into Glioblastoma
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The latest research developments using the Zika virus to treat glioblastoma
A team of researchers investigated the effect of the Zika virus on glioblastoma cells in mice, as well as in human brain tissue samples. They discovered that the virus infected and killed the cancerous cells
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Gifts in Wills, a (not so) tricky conversation
Sarah Lindsell, our CEO, talks about why gifts in Wills should be in our everyday conversations…
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Launching our Live Chat service
As part of our commitment to improving life today for those affected by brain tumours, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our support offering as we roll out Live Chat
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Are we on the brink of a childhood brain tumour breakthrough?
Communications Officer, Stephanie Layton, explores the progress of some of the exciting research Dr Darren Hargrave is currently working on.
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A response to the UK Government’s position paper on science & innovation
We believe brain tumour patients need a ‘global Britain’ after Brexit. The UK Government has published an important paper outlining its current position on scientific cooperation for when the UK leaves the European Union
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HeadSmart wins National Lottery Award
HeadSmart were ‘all fired up’ after learning from Saturdays’ singer Rochelle Humes they had been voted the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded health project.