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New device ‘extends survival’ for glioblastoma patients, trial finds
A battery-powered cap that disrupts the growth of brain tumour cells could help glioblastoma patients to survive for longer, new findings suggest.
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Cancer Moonshot 2020 launches brain tumour genome project
The Paediatric Brain Tumor Atlas Project has been launched by Cancer MoonShot 2020.
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New report on research and leaving the EU
The Science and Technology Select Committee has today published a new report on the implications and opportunities of leaving the EU for science and research in the UK.
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Q & A with Dr Paul Brennan
We caught up with Dr Paul Brennan from the University of Edinburgh to hear more about his research.
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Scotland sees installation of cutting-edge MRI technology
The new Seimens Magnetom Terra 7 Tesla MRI machine is being installed in Glasgow in March 2017.
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Q & A with Professor Richard Gilbertson
Professor Richard Gilbertson, tells us about his move to The Cambridge Cancer Centre and his plans for the future or brain tumour research
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Our Patient Guide to Brain Tumour Treatment and Services launches today
Our Patient Guide launches today to help people living with a brain tumour better navigate the healthcare system.
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First stage of Addenbrooke’s trials of glioblastoma ‘pink drink’ research nears completion
Dr Colin Watts’ research, funded by us, uses fluorescent dye to reveal different parts of glioblastoma tumours during surgery.
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Unique opportunity for surgery patients to help decode brain tumours
Researchers want to gather tissue samples from people with high-grade brain tumours as part of the groundbreaking Genomics England programme.
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Walton Centre in Liverpool given top ranking by health watchdog
We’d like to offer our congratulations to all at the Walton Centre in Liverpool, which has just been awarded a rare ‘outstanding’ rating by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission.
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Brain tumour surgery: experts call for change to improve survival
New research prompts drive to increase specialist neurosurgery access
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Owain’s story: I couldn’t have played Glen without the charity
“Playing Glen has given me the utmost respect and admiration for people living with a brain tumour.”
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Task and Finish group on brain tumour research
We attended the Task and Finish Group on brain tumour research. As experts in the brain tumour research landscape, we were invited to be part of this group following the petitions committee debate on the funding of research.
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Record numbers take part in our 2016 Twilight Walks
Our three October Twilight Walks were a huge success, with over 1,800 walkers and volunteers from our community.
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Support for brain tumours: why we need to get personal
Our Director of Services and Influencing, Emma Tingley, discusses the importance of sharing your experiences and talking about the effects of a brain tumour.
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Charity Investment in Research: AMRC Findings
The latest report from the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) shows that we’re part of an annual investment worth more than £1 billion each year amounting to over 40% of all publically-funded medical research.
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Hope for Ollie following fundraising campaign
12-year-old Ollie Gardiner is set to become one of the first patients in the world to receive a treatment being trialled for childhood brain tumour patients after an astonishing fundraising campaign launched by his family.
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Louise’s story: My children’s daddy lives on through them
“I had my husband’s babies six years after he died. It felt right – I’ll always have a part of him,” Louise, whose husband, Mark, lost his life to a brain tumour at 39.
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Brain tumour dad’s 300-mile cycling team raises nearly £138,000
Cheshire husband, dad of five and brain tumour survivor, Rob Ward’s 31-strong team, took on the 300-mile London to Paris cycle challenge in September.
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Casualty actors praise ‘crucial advice’ from The Charity
As Casualty’s closing credits rolled this evening, the show’s four million viewers were left on tenterhooks wondering if nurse Robyn would have her happy ending.
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Oliver’s story
Oliver was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma at the age of 39, in 2012. He shares his story with us, and tells us that he doesn’t want to be defined as “a bunch of symptoms.”
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Brain tumour blogger Angela Conway wins North East charity award
Angela Conway, 27, won the Individual Charity Supporter of the Year award at a gala event last night.
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Tom Daley talks candidly about losing his Dad to a brain tumour
Tom has been a vital supporter of The Brain Tumour Charity since losing his Dad, Rob, to a brain tumour in 2011, before he was able to see Tom go on to his medal win at the 2012 London Olympics.
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US doctors test new glioblastoma drug treatment
US doctors are testing a new glioblastoma drug treatment with early results looking positive.