Coping with the cost of living
We know that life may feel unsettling at the moment for a variety of reasons. Our previous blog post includes tips about living with uncertainty, and we wanted to continue […]
If you do one thing this Christmas… just do that. One thing.
If you were to place yourself on a continuum when someone mentions Christmas, where would you be? At the end that reflects delight, joy, peace, surrounded by warmth and tranquillity, […]
An Explorative Supplement on Liquid Biopsies for Glioma Has Been Published
Faster diagnosis is a very complex landscape, of which liquid biopsies are a small part. At brainstrust, we are working on a position paper with the NCRI which will be […]
Wear Grey 2022: You got loud about changing lives
You wore grey, you changed lives. The fundraising total for Wear Grey 2022 is in and we are blown away! Wear Grey 2022 marked 10 years since the first time […]
Christmas brain box appeal 2022
The Christmas brain box appeal 2022 For Christmas this year, brainstrust is asking for donations to fund vital brain boxes for 2023. Tailored to each individual, the brain box makes sure […]
My flower of Scotland who managed her GBM with courage and dignity
In this article Howard shares his reflections on the life and legacy of his wife Natalie, from when they met through to the brain tumour diagnosis that lead to her […]
Ravi’s dream: a little boy’s dream brings together a star studded cast to release a charity video
Marking the 1st anniversary of Ravi’s brain surgery, a stellar cast of internationally acclaimed musicians and celebrities have gathered in a charity music video to raise money for children with […]
Can the Depletion of SAMHD1 Proteins Sensitize GBM Cells to Standard Care?
A team of researchers from Georgia University in the US have been exploring how a particular protein found in GBM can be targeted and made less active, which may then […]
The brainstrust Cup FootGolf Tournament returns for 2022
September saw the return of the ever popular brainstrust Cup FootGolf Tournament, arranged, in large part, by Sarah and her husband Paul, and attended by teams from the three nations. […]
How we can live with uncertainty
Life with a brain tumour comes with unique hurdles and uncertainty that at times can feel very unsettling. The current pressures in the NHS are affecting waiting and response times, […]