Thrive with brainstrust in Leeds: a day of positivity and connection
On Friday 23 June patients, carers, healthcare professionals and local charities gathered in Leeds for a day of connection and empowerment at Thrive with brainstrust in Leeds. In this article […]
A day in the life of the brainstrust support team: Laura, support specialist for Central South England
Hi there! I’m Laura, brainstrust’s Support Specialist for the Central Southern region of England and I work from my home in West Sussex. I like to get out and about […]
Hiking the UK 3 peaks for brainstrust
On 17 June, Helen and her team of ‘Peaky Bounders’ took on the UK 3 peaks challenge. The team set out to hike the UK’s 3 highest mountains in under […]
500 miles for brainstrust, team Seth and Debbie Austin
In August this year Anthony will be running 500 miles over 10 days from Ben Nevis, to Scafell, to Snowdon. Anthony is taking on the challenge in memory of Seth […]
Ed’s story: 122 miles for brainstrust
On 7 May 2023 Ed set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the lake district raising funds for brainstrust. The ride presented an epic challenge, with Ed expecting it […]
Reflections from Thrive with brainstrust in Brighton
On Friday 9 June patients, caregivers, health professionals and local organisations joined us for a day of connection and empowerment at Thrive with brainstrust in Brighton. The day brought opportunities […]
World wellbeing week 2023: Living better with anxiety
For World Wellbeing Week 2023 we’re taking a closer look at a common, yet sometimes overlooked, aspect of dealing with a brain tumour diagnosis and its surrounding journey. That being, […]
Helen’s story: trekking 50 miles in 17 hours for brainstrust
Helen joined us in Brighton as part of our first cohort of superheroes taking on the all-new Follow the Seagulls Brighton trek. But for Helen, 50 miles in 2 days […]
NCRI Patient and Carer Questionnaire
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) addresses some of the challenges identified in cancer research, and delivers activities to advance the progress of cancer research. All NCRI activities have direct […]
The Phase II ARISTOCRAT Trial Utilises Cannabinoids to Treat Glioblastoma
Professor Susan Short of the University of Leeds School of Medicine is running a 3-year clinical trial to provide new insights on the treatment of the most aggressive form of […]