Clive Wooster – a brainstrust legend.
All of us at brainstrust were very upset to hear of the recent passing of Clive Wooster. He was a brainstrust legend. An upbeat and very positive character, he made […]
Thank you Jack!
We are deeply grateful to Jack Rhodes, whose auction for the one and only signed Simon Cowell card from his Britain’s Got Talent semi-final performance just concluded! Through this Jack […]
Prioritising Psychological Components of Wellbeing in Those with Malignant Tumours
The psychological toll of living with a primary malignant brain tumour (PMBT) is well-documented, with people reporting anxiety, low mood and lower levels of quality of life. Understanding what might […]
Meet Ellie Baker – our new recruit to the Support Specialist team
Ellie Baker is our latest recruit into the Support Specialist team. She’s here to support anyone affected by a non-malignant brain tumour diagnosis – meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, colloid cysts and […]
BBC publishes news about Doctor, Richard Scolyer and his journey with Glioblastoma (GBM) and immunotherapy
Hopeful news has been shared today (14th May 2024) by the BBC about revered Australian doctor and glioblastoma patient, Richard Scolyer. Dr Scolyer provides an update on his novel approach […]
Fertility concerns? – unique free webinar Thurs 16th May
The treatments for a brain tumour can impact on fertility for both men and women. If this is a concern for you, brainstrust is running a unique webinar on Thurs […]
Benign is not fine…an excerpt from Thomas’s story
Let’s talk about the word “benign”, the medical antonym of “malignant” and consigned to the “not dangerous” category. I have poor balance, muscle weakness, fatigue, memory loss, reduced function in […]
Honouring a Beloved Colleague: M&G Wealth Advice Hosts Festival of Colour Fundraiser
In memory of a cherished colleague, M&G Wealth Advice recently organised a heartfelt day of fundraising. This vibrant event, aptly named the Festival of Colour, brought together colleagues across all […]
Brushstrokes of Resilience: Jenny’s Artful Journey Through Brain Tumour Diagnosis – An Update
How art has helped me on my brain tumour journey, and will continue to do so… In June 2022 I had my 3rd craniotomy. The surgeon managed to remove the […]
Vorasidenib is Becoming More Accessible to Glioma Patients in the UK
Vorasidenib is a targeted drug intended for use in patients whose tumours have specific IDH1 or IDH2 mutations, which are commonly found in Grade 2 Gliomas. Recently, it’s been found […]