Tag: coronavirus
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Dad with terminal brain tumour says losing driving licence was toughest part.
A dad with a terminal brain tumour says losing his driving license was incredibly difficult as it took away his independence and role in the family.
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“We thought Dad had brain fog after his Covid vaccination.”
Laura Hobbs lost her 72-year-old dad to an aggressive brain tumour just 25 days after having symptoms the family originally thought were a reaction to the Covid vaccination.
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“My son’s brain tumour reminded us that life is unpredictable,” says devoted mum.
The family of a young boy who had proton beam therapy following his brain tumour diagnosis have said that the pandemic actually helped with Noah’s recovery.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and brain tumours
We hope this information will help address some of our community’s concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). UPDATED 29 July 2021
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Benefits, employment and coronavirus
Denise, our experienced benefits adviser, answers your questions about how coronavirus might affect your employment and/or benefits. Updated 3 August 2021.
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How coronavirus is affecting treatment
Coronavirus is having a knock on effect on the treatment of brain tumours. So here’s some information about what’s happening, the reasons for changes and some advice on how to cope. Update – 07 January 2021.
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Your coronavirus questions answered by experts
We’ve collected all the answers from our recent virtual coronavirus Q&A with expert medical professionals from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and The Walton Centre.
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Diagnosis and treatment during the coronavirus pandemic
If you have potential symptoms of a brain tumour, or an existing diagnosis with recurring symptoms, it’s important not to delay seeking advice, even during the covid-19 pandemic.
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Life after shielding
After being told she no longer needs to shield, Grace Latter tells us how she’s coping with her new-found freedom.
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The Brain Tumour Charity responds to the surge in demand for our support services
The demand for support services has increased during the Coronavirus crisis, throwing into stark contrast the need for support for so many people facing a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment.
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Changes to treatment – Daniel’s story
Daniel shares his story of his brain tumour diagnosis and how his treatment and care has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Life in lockdown
Grace, describes how she’s coping with spending the next few months indoors to protect herself against coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Caring for someone with a brain tumour during the coronavirus pandemic
If you look after someone with a brain tumour then you may have concerns about how to protect them, and what to do if you become unwell or unable to look after them during Coronavirus. UPDATED – 29 July 2021
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Government bailout and support for charities
Our CEO, Sarah Lindsell, responds to The Government’s recent announcement regarding funding for the Charity sector during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Holding the government to account on behalf of the ‘extremely vulnerable’
As part of its response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Government identified individuals who are ‘extremely vulnerable’ – that is, those at ‘very high risk of severe illness’ from the virus.