Developments in Quantifying Risk for Young People with a Brain Tumour
Radiation oncologist Rituraj Upadhyay worked with a team of researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre to perform a study on the risk of brainstem injury in […]
A New Target for Treatment of Childhood Tumours has been Identified
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other sites recently investigated genetic mutations known to be present in diffuse midline glioma. They found that these mutations cause resistance to radiation […]
The COBRA study: Improving the quality of recorded outcomes for patients
What is COBRA? Is it a snake? A crisis meeting held in the Cabinet Office Room A? A beer? No – it’s way more important. Clinical Outcome Assessment in Brain […]
An in-depth look at brain cancer survival in England
NHS Digital has just published the latest figures on cancer survival in England. This data includes all adults and children diagnosed with cancer and gender, geography and deprivation from 2015 […]
A new class of anti-cancer drugs yields promising results for GBM patients
In the continued search for an improvement on the current standard care for Glioblastoma, a new treatment has been utilised by neuro-oncologist Andrew B. Lassman and his research team at […]
Why We Walk – Carolyn’s Story
Carolyn joined us in September 2021 for Follow the Seagulls in Fife. We caught up with her as we prepare for Follow the Seagulls 2022 to find out more about […]
Is brachytherapy appropriate for treating brain tumours?
Researchers and clinicians working in the brain cancer field are always looking for new ways to improve the standard care for treatment of brain tumours so they can promise better […]
Improved treatment guidelines for cancers that have spread to the brain
An expert panel has been put together by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) which involves professionals from a variety of areas in the brain cancer research field. Their […]
Why We Walk – Dan’s Story
From intensive physiotherapy and school in hospital, to a big brain tumour walk. Dan’s journey to trekking 50 miles for others with a brain tumour. “ The events are great, […]
The 2022 Brain Box Appeal
We send out an average of 50 brain boxes a month to people who have recently received a brain tumour diagnosis and their loved ones, but last month we had […]