COSMIC Project Meningioma Patient Involvement
The COSMIC project need meningioma patient involvement in their latest study on the relative importance of the effects of treatment. Find their call for involvement below, with all the relevant […]
Our shop’s had a makeover
Our Shop’s Had a Makeover We’re really excited to be announcing that our brainstrust shop has had a makeover, it’s now fully refreshed and looking fabulous! Selling merchandise is an […]
Riding for Margaret
Riding for Margaret On Saturday 4th June, Kerstin Kramer will take on the 3 Pistes Sportive (the UK’s highest cycle sportive) in support of brainstrust. In an epic challenge, she […]
Supporting uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among people with a weakened immune system
brainstrust is a co-signatory on the recently published ‘Open Letter to People in England with a weakened immune system’. Covid-19 is still out there and the vaccine offers the best […]
brainstrust comments: what the latest news on DCVax clinical trials means for the GBM community
Finally – some hope for people living with a glioblastoma (GBM). This news from Northwest Biotherapeutics on the DCVax clinical trials has been a long time coming; we’re delighted to […]
Press release: Immunotherapy DCVax for people living with a glioblastoma
This month sees a milestone in treatment for glioblastoma (GBM). Northwest Biotherapeutics presented the results of the completion of its clinical trial for DCVax at a scientific conference this month. This phase […]
Greg’s 371st swim on the day of #SethFest marks the end of year long challenge
Greg Kirkpatrick completes wild swimming challenge! On 21st May, after 371 days of swimming Greg finally reached the end of his challenge. He has now swum over 400 times, at […]
Systematic Review of Support Systems for Newly Diagnosed People With a Brain Tumour
Systematic reviews are wonderful things. They are what they say they are – they review all the research published to date about a specific topic in a systematic way. The […]
Helen’s Story: Life with a Brain tumour
“I would like the world to know that life with a brain tumour is hard. Really hard. It is a rollercoaster ride full of immense lows, highs, and often long […]
The power of art: Jenny’s Story
How art has helped me on my brain tumour journey, and will continue to do so… I was diagnosed with Anaplastic Astrocytoma grade 3 a year ago after feeling not […]