Cell self-destruction could aid in Glioblastoma treatment
Researchers in North Carolina, USA have utilised a method of cancer cell destruction in Glioblastoma by removing certain amino acids from the diet in animal models. This will hopefully lead […]
A day in the life of the brainstrust support team: Mariel (North England)
Hi! I’m Mariel and I’m brainstrust‘s Support Specialist for the North of England. I am based at home in Castleford, but I do go to our office in Leeds from […]
A day in the life of Rosie, brainstrust Support Specialist for Wales, Liverpool and Bristol
Hi! I’m Rosie, brainstrust‘s Support Specialist for Wales, Bristol and Liverpool. I’m based in Cardiff. I joined brainstrust in September 2022 after having studied for an MSc in Psychology at Cardiff University. […]
Be quick but don’t hurry: why the brain tumour community deserves faster, better, not earlier, diagnosis
This week sees the release of three reports on the diagnosis of brain tumours. brainstrust, The Brain Tumour Charity and NCRI are each releasing policy statements exploring the implication and […]
Damon’s story: from petrified to believing that absolutely anything is possible
In his inspiring story, Damon shares his strategies for not being defined by his diagnosis and how he went from feeling petrified to believing that “absolutely anything is possible”. We […]
BTAM 2023: Liorah’s story
For brain tumour awareness month Liorah has shared her experience of caring for and losing her dad to a GBM. Grief, a word associated with the loss of your nearest […]
Pseudoprogression: what it is and why it matters
What is pseudoprogression? Pseudoprogression is a swelling or contrast enhancement on a brain scan. This suggests tumour progression or recurrence, when it is in fact treatment effect. Pseudoprogression can stabilise […]
Thrive with brainstrust at our in person events
Throughout 2023 you can join us at our series of Thrive with brainstrust in-person events! Each event has a unique programme of talks, workshops and activities focusing on your health and wellbeing. […]
BTAM 2023: Terry and Eira’s story
Terry and Eira’s adult son was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2009, for Brain Tumour Awareness Month they’re sharing how their son’s diagnosis affects their day to day life. […]
BTAM 2023: A day in the life of Nic
For today’s #BTAM2023 takeover we’re sharing Nic’s account of a day in his life living beyond a brain tumour… I am a previous NGGC Brain Tumour patient – with a […]