NICE’s new guidelines for brain and CNS cancer. Our response:
Yesterday it was announced that NICE has updated and redesigned its guidelines to support GPs to recognise the signs and symptoms of 37 different cancers and refer people for the […]
brainstrust research wins at National Cancer Information Network conference
Two research posters, that we had significant involvement in at all stages, won awards at last week’s National Cancer Information Network conference. Firstly, our ‘Patient Information Portal’ poster, in collaboration […]
Brain tumour patients offered access to their treatment records through a new online information portal
In 2012 you, our brain tumour community, asked for access to your cancer records, information which before was difficult to access. By working with you, Cancer Research UK, National […]
New data released yesterday highlights some of the issues surrounding brain and CNS tumours.
We know relatively little about brain tumours, despite their significant effect on the population through long-term disability and years of lives lost. This is for several reasons. They are relatively […]
Coffee and cake day raises £400 for brainstrust
Last Sunday Gill Moore and Irene Clark, two of our amazing supporters, hosted a charity coffee and cake day in Glasgow. Irene, who has been involved in piloting a brainstrust […]
What will the new government mean for the brain tumour community?
The Conservative Government has promised: To make the UK a world leader in fighting cancer To find the £8 billion needed to meet the Five Year Forward View in which […]
Raunchy for Rachel – a charity calendar in aid of brainstrust
Brain tumour patient, Rachel Stretch, and her friends are raising money for brainstrust by getting men to pose in various states of undress for a charity calendar called ‘Raunchy for Rachel’. Rachel […]
Our 100th Meet Up
Whether you’re joining the group of patients and carers currently bowling in Sheffield or not, there’s still reason to celebrate. This get together is a special one. It’s our 100th Meet […]
Shavepril: what a month it was
All throughout last month, Antony Evans and Ian Phillips, two of our incredible supporters, asked people to shave, donate and nominate for brain tumour support. Why? Five years ago Ian […]
Simon’s RideLondon story
Three years ago my sister Caroline was diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was brainstrust she turned to for advice and guidance during a period where she felt very […]