In honour of Theo: the Morgan Lovell Wheelers ride for brainstrust
On 28 May 2023 the Morgan Lovell Wheelers took on the RideLondon-Essex 100 in support of brainstrust and the brain tumour community. Headed up by Paul Dare, the team donned […]
Cheryl’s charity football match for brainstrust
When Cheryl was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2017, she was originally told it was inoperable. After reaching out to brainstrust for support and advice, she was pointed in […]
The UK clinical trials system needs an overhaul
Our science sector is the envy of the world. We have a rich, diverse and creative academic sector which aligns with an innovative entrepreneurial culture. But in the fields of […]
A day in the life of the brainstrust support team: Molly, support specialist for London and the Southeast
Hello! I’m Molly, the London and South East Support Specialist and the Children and Family Support Officer. I work from home in Sussex, occasionally with my fluffy companion, Daisy, who […]
Reflections from Thrive with brainstrust in Liverpool
On 24th May, patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals came together in Liverpool for the first of our ‘Thrive with brainstrust’ wellbeing events. Taking place at the Mercure Atlantic Tower Hotel, […]
A day in the life of the brainstrust support team: Carol, Support Specialist for Scotland
Hi, I’m Carol and I’m brainstrust’s support specialist for Scotland. I’ve been with brainstrust nearly 10 years now. I initially contacted brainstrust for information when my dad was diagnosed with […]
Jane’s story: how brainstrust helped me through hard times
Jane was diagnosed with a Meningioma in 2019, and after a twelve-and-a-half-hour surgery was left struggling with the physical side effects. Jane has shared her story from diagnosis to present […]
Andrew’s story: living better with fatigue
Andrew received an Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis at 40 and underwent surgery in 2017. It was upon returning to work that Andrew realised he needed support as fatigue proved incredibly hard […]
50 miles for 50 years: Lynne’s fundraising story
When Lynne turned 50 this April she decided that the perfect way to mark this special birthday was with a 50 mile run from Manchester to Liverpool to fundraise for […]
Whole genome sequencing – a very hot topic
Whole Genome Sequencing is a very hot topic and its going to get hotter. There has been recent press coverage about delays in WGS not just for brain cancer, but […]