Chemo alone effective
A new study has revealed that initial chemotherapy alone is as effective as initial radiotherapy for patients who have undergone surgery for removal of a very malignant brain tumour. Read […]
brainstrust supports another patient on their journey.
Sarah has been supported by brainstrust to get the best treatment she needs. We found the solution, but there was another hurdle to overcome. Read on to see what happened […]
Missed cancer diagnosis in teenagers: new research
This article will ring true with so many parents who have had to convince doctors there is something wrong with their child. Helen, the founder of brainstrust, was labelled the […]
brainstrust distributes ‘care pathway’ booklets nationwide
brainstrust, is distributing ‘care pathway’ booklets to every neurosurgical and Macmillan Centre in England to assist brain cancer patients and their families. Called ‘Have you lost your way and don’t […]
4 young riders on 2000 km cycle ride for brainstrust
On the 8th September, team brainstrust’s newest members, Chris Seymour, Jason Luckett, James Eyre and Rita Chow, will embark on the adventure of a life time. They will be cycling […]
Ted Kennedy loses battle against brain cancer, age 77
“…the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.” Senator Ted Kennedy in 1980. All our thoughts and best wishes to the Kennedy family […]
Lizzie Hudson on the 4th plinth for brainstrust!
Lizzie Hudson from Ipswich won the chance to appear on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square for an hour. Better still, she devoted her time on the plinth to braintrust and […]
NHS to get specialist proton beam cancer unit
Campaigners are welcoming a new move to invest in specialist cancer care for brain and spinal cord tumours. Ministers in England will later invite hospitals to bid to become the […]
Radiotherapy ‘can damage memories of patients treated for brain tumours’
Radiotherapy used to treat brain tumours may lead to a decline in mental function many years down the line, say Dutch researchers. A study of 65 patients, 12 years after […]
‘I wish everyone could have the same chance I have had’
A wonderful article about Mr and Mrs Hill in the Daily Mail today! Click the picture on the right to read this inspiring account of Meg and Josh’s journey on […]