3 March 2025
Alex was diagnosed with a colloid cyst in 2022, but it was only recently, with the news of Davina McCall undergoing surgery for the same type of brain tumour, that he appreciated just how rare it was. Alex told us…
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13 January 2025
Dan Horrocks was aged just 20 when he was first diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was a diagnosis which had been missed by GPs and came about as a result of a chance eye test. Dan and his wife…
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11 January 2025
Adam was a deputy head teacher, with a young family, and when he wasn’t working hard he loved his football and watching his son play. He shares his story of how life suddenly changed whilst at a training session with…
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30 December 2024
Hannah is a young mum in her 30s. As a dance and fitness teacher, she was healthy, energetic and did not indicate that anything was wrong until the day she had a seizure. Life for Hannah and her family changed…
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16 November 2024
Linda Johns has been accessing our support since 2015, two years after her brain tumour diagnosis. She explains the mental challenges faced when living with a brain tumour and how our support has made such a difference to her outlook….
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8 November 2024
Harry Baker had a seizure out of the blue and was subsequently faced with the terrifying news that he had a brain tumour. For both him and his family having expert support through such a difficult time was priceless. His…
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4 September 2024
Finding the right support helped Simone to adapt to her ‘new normal’, and find ways to explain to her young son about her brain tumour.
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28 June 2024
Back in 2016, Martyn’s life changed overnight and his brain tumour diagnosis took a devastating physical and emotional toll on him and his family. He told us how the support he has received has helped him to navigate big life…
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28 June 2024
Finding strength in support: Kimberley’s inspiring journey Kimberley’s story highlights the transformative power of timely support provided by Brain Tumour Support. Kimberley, a devoted teacher and mother, faced a challenging journey following the discovery of her brain tumour. Despite the…
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15 June 2024
From life-saving surgery to heartfelt fundraising Following the diagnosis in October last year of a schwannoma tumour, Adam Coates was told he likely had just two months to live unless he underwent a risky operation, which in itself was a…
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16 May 2024
Chantal’s journey begins with a sudden and frightening tonic-clonic seizure, propelling her into a whirlwind of medical tests and a life-altering diagnosis. Despite facing this daunting journey amidst the challenges of a global pandemic, Chantal’s resilience shines through. A life-altering…
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4 May 2024
Debbie’s family had already faced one tragic loss to a brain tumour, and then in December 2023 her mum was also diagnosed with a glioblastoma. Debbie shares her family’s story. I live in Birmingham with my husband, Nick and our…
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