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31 March 2026 31 March 2026

Vorasidenib gains approval from NICE

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-(...)

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30 March 2026 30 March 2026

Alliance partners with us for Charity of the Year

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.(...)

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10 March 2026 10 March 2026

Vorasidenib approval gives new hope for low-grade brain tumour(...)

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, inc(...)

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9 March 2026 9 March 2026

Thornbury & District League of Friends donates to Brain T(...)

Thornbury & District League of Friends have generously donated £1,000 to Brain Tumour Support so we can continue supporting local families impacted by a brain tumour diag(...)

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28 February 2026 28 February 2026

The Rare Cancers Bill is becoming law

This month marks a major milestone in the fight against rare cancers (those affecting fewer than 1 in 2000 people), including brain tumours, as the Rare Cancers Bill has succe(...)

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26 February 2026 26 February 2026

Brain tumour data: Statistics that shock, but can also bring h(...)

When we tell people that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s, their first reaction is often shock or disbelief. What’s the evidence for this and whe(...)

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12 February 2026 12 February 2026

Walk for Support 20-21 June 2026

This summer, we’re launching a new fundraising event called Walk for Support. This is a flexible walking fundraiser which people can do at their own pace, route and dist(...)

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6 February 2026 6 February 2026

Rugeley Leisure Centre dances for Brain Tumour Support

Last week, Rugeley Leisure Centre found a brilliant way to beat the winter blues – with a sparkly Danceathon for Brain Tumour Support! Members, friends and family took part (...)

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4 February 2026 4 February 2026

The Government’s National Cancer Plan for England

Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can turn life upside down, for patients and their loved ones. Over the years, families tell us the same things – that it can be diffi(...)

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26 January 2026 26 January 2026

Pilates evening raises vital funds for Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support fundraisers, Rosie and Fiona, recently organised an event with a difference! The duo invited friends, family and colleagues to a ‘Prosecco and Pilat(...)

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23 January 2026 23 January 2026

Leka Systems donates to Brain Tumour Support

Corporate support making a difference in Wales We are incredibly grateful to the businesses that choose to stand alongside families affected by brain tumours. This week, we’(...)

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22 January 2026 22 January 2026

Amazing community spirit from Ysgol Maesgwyn School

We are so grateful to our wonderful community of supporters and want to say particular thanks to Ysgol Maesgwyn School who raised an incredible £1,550 for Brain Tumour Suppor(...)

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