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7 October 2025 7 October 2025

A New Hope: Gene therapy trial for glioblastoma to begin in 2026

Our Head of Support Services, Lucy Wilkinson, explains the significance to glioblastoma patients of a clinical trial planned for next year. A ground breaking gene therapy clinical trial for glioblastoma is expected to launch in early 2026, offering new hope…

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9 October 2024 9 October 2024

‘What Does it Feel Like?’ – Sophie Kinsella talks to us about her new book

In April this year, bestselling writer Sophie Kinsella, revealed that she has been undergoing treatment for brain cancer, having been diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumour in November 2022. Tomorrow sees the release of her latest book ‘What Does it…

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6 November 2023 6 November 2023

International recognition for photograph which brings together brain tumour journeys

A portrait photograph taken by Brain Tumour Support volunteer and long-term supporter Stefania Distante has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the highly prestigious International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023, which attracted almost 14,000 entries from 100 countries.

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31 July 2023 31 July 2023

Men’s Support Group – creating a safe space

Brain Tumour Support Professional, Dave Haq, talks about his experience of supporting men through the complex and often emotional journey triggered by a brain tumour diagnosis.

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30 June 2023 30 June 2023

Connecting worldwide at the IBTA Summit

Brain Tumour Support Services Manager, Lucy Wilkinson, looks back on IBTA Summit.

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16 June 2023 16 June 2023

Coping with grief on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday and as with many ‘special days’, it can be a source of mixed emotions.

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