A new assessment of Tumour Treating Fields on Glioblastoma
The International Journal of Research Oncology recently published a paper which assesses the impact of Tumour Treating Fields on progression patterns in Glioblastoma. The lead researchers on this paper were […]
Miami researchers review 5-ALA guided resection, finding positive results
Researchers at the University of Miami recently performed a review of pre-existing scientific literature on 5-ALA, a substance used to improve detection and treatment of the brain tumours by increasing […]
Supporting Birmingham University in their patient involvement mission
At brainstrust, as well as directly supporting patients and caregivers living with a brain tumour, we also actively connect with the clinical community so that we can work together for […]
A new proposal for the clinical applications of biofluids in Glioma
Researchers at Oxford University developed a Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) review and gathered specialists from a variety of fields to investigate prior research involving biofluids, such as blood and […]
New study aims to repurpose HIV drugs to slow tumour cell growth
The research team at Plymouth University’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence has developed a treatment for reducing brain tumour growth by repurposing HIV drugs. Identifying new uses for approved […]
Hello 2022! A new year message from brainstrust
A new year message from brainstrust Hello 2022! And goodbye 2021; it’s had its sulky moments. There are two things that we at brainstrust have taken from the last two […]
Two more NHS brain tumour centres obtain Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status
Two more NHS brain tumour centres obtain Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status Excellence status has been awarded to Barts Health and the Liverpool Network, joining nine other UK NHS […]
NICE Quality Standards for brain tumours
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Standards for brain tumours launched last week Way back in the hot, heady August days (we think there were some) brainstrust […]
Christmas tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is much planned for and much anticipated and can bring joy, but we know that this time of year can also […]
Winter Wild Swimming – Greg’s 365 challenge continues
Winter wild swimming When Seth, 7, died of a brain tumour earlier this year, friend of the family Greg decided to honour his memory by taking on a challenge. Greg […]