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Swimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness

A group of swimmers has completed 365 cold-water dips in a year in memory of a father who died of a rare form of brain cancer. The Dunmurry Dippers swim every day at the Colin River in Dunmurry, and over the past year their exploits have attracted a ...

04 Dec 2022 at 11:42

‘World-first trial could revolutionise brain cancer treatment’ – researchers

A world-first study could help revolutionise the treatment of brain cancer, researchers say. The research will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. Glioblastomas are ...

23 Oct 2024 at 11:00

Health

Superfan of The Wanted given a surprise visit by the boyband on her 18th raises awareness of brain tumours in memory of singer Tom Parker

A superfan of The Wanted who celebrated her 18th birthday with a surprise visit from the boyband has vowed to continue singer Tom Parker’s fight to raise awareness of brain tumours after his tragic death on March 30. Devastated by Tom’s passing, ...

10 May 2022 at 08:25

Family

RAF veteran who raises £42k in memory of wife who died of brain tumour after TikTok tribute went viral sees her in their three year old girl

An RAF veteran who has raised £42K in memory of the wife he lost to a brain tumour after his TikTok tribute to her went viral with 2 million views sees her every day in their three-year-old daughter who has her “infectious positivity” and ...

21 Jul 2022 at 08:09

New scanning technique offers hope for brain cancer patients

Treatment for some aggressive brain cancer patients could be “revolutionised” after scientists found a new way to find out who may benefit from immunotherapy cancer drugs. Some glioblastoma tumours may respond well to immunotherapy, but ...

29 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Cancer-killing virus treatment shows promise against brain tumour

A cancer-killing virus has shown promise in tackling an aggressive type of brain tumour, researchers say. Certain viruses selectively target and kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. They have been tested widely ...

08 Nov 2024 at 10:00

Scotland

Top cancer charities to open brain tumour research centre in Scotland

Two top cancer charities have committed to establishing a brain tumour research centre in Scotland in a bid to find a cure. Brain Tumour Research and the Beatson Cancer Charity will bring together leading experts in the field to ...

15 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Scientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumour

Scientists are a step closer to finding an effective treatment for an aggressive and fatal brain tumour, thanks to a low-intensity ultrasound technique. The ultrasound device implanted in the skull uses tiny bubbles to open the ...

02 May 2023 at 23:30

Health

Grandma with deadly brain cancer desperate to raise £250,000 to triple life expectancy and see granddaughter go to prom

A grandmother who was diagnosed with “deadliest brain cancer” after paying for a private MRI scan is hoping to raise a quarter of a million pounds and triple her life expectancy, so she can share special moments with her ...

14 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Labour MP dedicated to finding brain cancer cure collects honour from William

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh fought back tears as she said she was dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer in the wake of her sister’s death from glioblastoma. Dame Siobhain joined actress Emilia Clarke and former ...

21 Feb 2024 at 15:16

Woman who lost mother and brother to brain cancer welcomes £1.2m investment

A woman who lost her mother and brother to deadly brain cancer within weeks of each other has welcomed a £1.2m investment in research. Nurse Nikki Saunders from Essex is campaigning to raise awareness of glioblastoma ...

02 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Theo Burrell: ‘Heartbreak’ as scans show brain tumour regrowth

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour aged just 35, is expected to undergo further treatment after scans showed her cancer has started regrowing. Ms Burrell, now 38,...

02 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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