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Antiques Roadshow Expert, Theo Burrell, Dies at 39 After a Four-Year-Long Battle Against Brain Cancer

Theo Burrell, an Antiques Roadshow expert and art historian, has died at 39 after battling glioblastoma. She used her diagnosis to raise awareness of brain cancer and encouraged people to seek medical care for persistent neurological symptoms.

Medical Daily

Who was Theo Burrell? Antiques Roadshow Expert's Career, Husband, Health Journey, and Death at 39

Theo Burrell, a beloved Antiques Roadshow expert, passed away at 39 after battling glioblastoma. Her legacy includes raising brain cancer awareness and making antiques accessible to all.

International Business Times UK

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies aged 39

Burrell was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of brain tumour in June 2022.

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Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies after brain cancer battle

Burrell was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of brain tumour in June 2022.

The Independent UK

I was told at six I’d never run again – now I’m a world champion

Anthony Bryan, now 36, experienced severe migraines and sickness as a child, leading to the discovery of a golf ball-sized brain tumour

The Independent UK

Richard Orna obituary

Other lives: IT manager at the energy solutions company Callisto

The Guardian - UK

Royalist racegoers can buy a share in racehorse to support cancer charity

Thank You Ma’am is affectionately known as Leroy in the stable yard.

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‘I’m living with a tumour the size of a golf ball in my head – it’s changed my attitude to life’

LIFE STORY: David Aird, 56, a London-based musician, builder, and father of one, had been suffering from migraines for five years before he saw his GP, who broke the news to him that he had a brain tumour the size of a golf ball. It blew his world apart, he…

The Independent UK

Family join charity walk after ‘unbearable’ loss to brain cancer

Scott Anderson, 36, from East Kilbride, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January 2024 and died a year later.

The Independent UK

TV star with brain tumour joins squats challenge to raise funds to find cure

Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022.

Evening Standard

MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood

Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012.

The Independent UK

Lime-sized tumour grown over 15 years ‘deformed’ Hollyoaks actor’s skull

The actor feared he may not have seen his latest film’s release as he underwent treatment on a tumour

The Independent UK

Teen noticed sign in her eye before rare brain tumour diagnosis

Joscelyne Kerr and her family are raising funds for a trial drug, which costs £250,000, in the hope that it can save her life

The Independent UK

Teenager with rare brain tumour raising funds for lifesaving treatment

Joscelyne Kerr, of Kinross, has so far raised around £100,000.

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Evening Standard

Sarah Beeny becomes cancer charity patron after death of mother and stepmother

The TV presenter is to introduce a new film detailing Brain Tumour Research’s breakthroughs.

The Independent UK

Trial offers hope to patients with deadly brain tumours

The trial comes as a new study highlighted differences in how genes are activated in brain tumour cells compared to healthy ones.

Evening Standard

Davina McCall brain surgery: What is a colloid cyst?

A brain tumour expert said that although they are not cancerous, colloid cysts can require major surgical intervention.

Evening Standard

Pete Waterman becomes patron of Brain Tumour Research in honour of son Paul

Waterman is backing the charity’s calls to increase national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year.

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Study finds how blood cancer medication makes radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective

According to a recent study, medications intended to treat blood and other malignancies may also increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for low-grade brain tumours in adults. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Father Defies Brain Tumor, Scales Peak To Support Research‌

Andy Hampton overcomes tumor-induced paranoia, impaired senses, and gears up to climb for Brain Tumour Research, showing resilience.‌ ‌

The Guardian - UK

Cancer charity warns of pharmaceutical firms holding up brain tumour research

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh, whose sister died of a glioblastoma tumour, is to present a bill calling for new laws for clinical trials

The Guardian - UK

World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes

Zenger

Teen’s Growing Pains Turn Out To Be Rare Brain Tumor

Honey is on the mend and has since returned to school.

Zenger

Little Boy’s Excessive Blinking Leads To Discovery Of Brain Tumor

Misdiagnosis Delays Diagnosis of Child's Brain Tumor

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Teenager Diagnosed With Deadly Brain Tumor Loses Ability To Speak

After fainting at school, Ellie Riccio's slurred speech leads to devastating diagnosis

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