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Tom Parker dies after brain tumour diagnosis: What is a glioblastoma?

The Wanted star Tom Parker has died after being diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma. There are many different types of brain tumour and they can be classed as low or high grade. Here are questions answered about brain cancer. – How many people are ...

30 Mar 2022 at 19:25

Health

Charity volunteer wants hero husband given OBE for military service to keep saving lives by raising awareness of brain tumour that killed him

A charity volunteer whose husband was awarded an OBE for his exceptional service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary hopes to save more lives in his memory by revealing how a catastrophic brain tumour claimed his life less than a week after diagnosis. ...

29 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Northern Ireland

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 ...

04 Dec 2022 at 11:42

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 ...

10 May 2022 at 08:25

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

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

Fruit flies could help scientists stop the growth of brain tumours

Scientists believe fruit flies could help them stop the growth of brain tumours. Experts at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth have been able to identify and examine cells at ...

12 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Annabel Giles dies after brain tumour diagnosis: What is a glioblastoma?

TV presenter and actress Annabel Giles has died after being diagnosed with a stage four glioblastoma. There are many types of brain tumour and they can be classed as low or high grade. Here, we answer questions ...

21 Nov 2023 at 23:08

Health & Wellbeing

What is a glioblastoma? Annabel Giles dies after brain tumour diagnosis

22 Nov 2023 at 08:28

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 ...

02 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Researchers developing lateral flow test to detect brain tumours

Scientists are developing the world’s first lateral flow test to detect brain tumours. The aim is to develop a simple test that patients can use at home, similar to those used during the ...

06 Nov 2023 at 00:01

New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers immune system to fight aggressive brain tumour

A new personalised brain cancer jab can trigger the body’s own immune system to attack the most lethal and aggressive form of the disease, early studies suggest. The first human trial ...

01 May 2024 at 16:36

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