29 July 2026
Brain tumour charities call for progress on research, treatment and support This month, we joined five other key organisations dedicated to helping the brain tumour community in writing a joint letter to the new Secretary of State for Health and…
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16 July 2026
We recently received a grant from bClear Communications to help fund one of our Men’s Support Groups. This online group, run by a male Support Professional, gives patients and loved ones a safe, welcoming space to talk, share their experiences…
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19 June 2026
On Thursday we celebrated with Chris, who has been volunteering with Brain Tumour Support for an impressive 15 years! Chris, who volunteers in our offices every Thursday, carries out a variety of tasks and is a much-valued member of our…
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16 June 2026
Brain Tumour Support has welcomed the powerful and emotive discussions that took place in Parliament yesterday (Monday 15 June), as the urgent need for greater investment in brain cancer research and treatment was debated. Securing this debate was a notable…
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5 June 2026
We are very lucky to have a community of supporters who find different ways to fundraise, and we are delighted to share pictures of the Paul Drew Memorial Vintage Tracker Run, held in Cromhall, South Gloucestershire in aid of Brain…
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21 May 2026
When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumour, they may be overwhelmed by the need to understand a new language. This article aims to provide a shortcut to that new language so that patients, caregivers, colleagues, employers, journalists, policymakers and…
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19 May 2026
On Saturday, Penny and her family took to the skies to fundraise for Brain Tumour Support. Penny, her husband Shaun, son and son’s partner took part in their first skydive to raise money for our support services. Penny, who is…
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29 April 2026
Charles River Laboratories raises over £1,000 for local brain tumour support Earlier this month, our corporate partners, Charles River Laboratories in Keele, took on a Walk for Support to help families living with the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis….
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1 April 2026
We know everyone loves a cake and hot drink, and last week, friends Lucy and Caroline raised an incredible £696 through a cake sale at their workplace. With a delicious selection of baked treats up for grabs, the duo brought…
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31 March 2026
At Brain Tumour Support, we have been closely following developments around Vorasidenib, a targeted therapy that has shown promise for people living with certain types of low-grade glioma. So we are delighted to share today’s final decision by the National…
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30 March 2026
Alliance chooses Brain Tumour Support as Charity of the Year Alliance, a leading consumer healthcare business, has chosen Brain Tumour Support as its 2026 Charity of the Year. Just a few months into the partnership, the team had already exceeded…
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10 March 2026
We are delighted to share that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Vorasidenib (Voranigo) for patients aged 12 and over with IDH-mutant low-grade gliomas, including grade 2 astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas. This marks an important milestone for patients, families and…
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