Coronavirus and brain tumours update: testing
Testing testing testing Testing for COVID-19 has had the most airtime in the last week. As we move through this pandemic the focus is now shifting to ensuring that we […]
#BeMoreDickenson
#BeMoreDickenson #BeMoreDickenson In December 2017 Seth, then aged four was diagnosed with a medullablastoma brain tumour, the youngest of four boys, the blow to the whole family was huge. However, […]
Tessa Jowell Centres – recognising brain tumour treatment centres of excellence
“Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission reveals its exciting plan to award outstanding neuro-oncology centres ‘Tessa Jowell Centre’ status within weeks – recognising centres who offer excellence in brain tumour treatment […]
Coronavirus and brain cancer treatment update
An update on the impact of Coronavirus on brain cancer treatment On 7 May we had our weekly update call with the National Clinical Director for Cancer and the Programme […]
New NICE Guidance for immunocompromised children during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 rapid guideline: children and young people who are immunocompromised The guideline emphasises that COVID-19 usually causes a mild, self-limiting illness in children and young people, even those who are […]
Practical help for lockdown: food, exercise and more
Practical help for you There are many challenges currently facing us all due to Coronavirus. We know that for some of you this can include day-to-day practicalities including getting access […]
Your doctor still wants to see you
If you think you have a brain tumour, or are worried about cancer, please contact your GP. The NHS is still open. The NHS is very much open for people […]
Mairi’s lockdown challenge
With Follow the Seagulls postponed because of COVID-19, Mairi has used her time in lockdown to take on a brand new challenge – 90k on the cross trainer! Mairi’s husband, […]
brainstrust team updates
The coronavirus sees us working very differently. A number of our team are currently furloughed, unable to work or volunteer for brainstrust, a core of seven are working to deliver a […]
COVID-19 and brain tumours: Sarah’s life in lockdown
With the COVID-19 pandemic response requiring people with pre-existing health conditions to completely isolate for 12 weeks, that has meant solitude for Sarah* since March. We spoke to Sarah about […]