The Latest Breaking News from The Brain Tumour Charity

Young Antiques Roadshow expert 'has year or two left' after cancer diagnosis

Theo Burrell, who first appeared on Antiques Roadshow in 2020, has shared how she received a heartbreaking diagnosis at the age of 35, just one year on from giving birth to her son

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

‘Force of nature’ cancer patient who got Peter Kay out of retirement dies

Laura, 23, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in autumn 2018 following a routine eye test

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

‘Force of nature’ brain cancer fundraiser Laura Nuttall dies

Laura, 23, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in autumn 2018 following a routine eye test.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Dad will 'never stop fulfilling promise' to daughter with very rare tumour at 21

Emily Oliver was diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma, and sought medical advice from across the world. Brain tumours are the biggest cause of cancer death for those under 40

Wales Online · Apr 4, 2023

Woman told 'go to hospital now' after holiday headache given heartbreaking diagnosis

Mel Kelly, who was initially misdiagnosed with a sinus infection, was told she had to go to a hospital immediately after a concerned eye doctor tested her vision.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023

Woman, 22, having great time in Lanzarote warned: "go to hospital now" when she got home

'Someone had finally told me why I've been feeling the way out for the past few months. I think the diagnosis is still sinking in now.'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

Woman told 'go to hospital NOW' after struggling to see following Lanzarote holiday

Mel Kelly was on migraine medication and was struggling to see when she did an e-consult with her GP before flying to Lanzarote for a five-day holiday

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Woman, 22, told to 'go to hospital now' after Lanzarote holiday

"It was crazy to go from one extreme to the other, I'd just come back off my holidays."

Liverpool Echo · Apr 2, 2023

Lockerbie pub holds eight-hour music festival for The Brain Tumour Charity

Lynzie Dorrance, and her partner, Craig Glendinning, organised the outdoor event at The Royal Bar with a record-breaking £3,600 raised in memory of “Super Sam”

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Seven possible symptoms of brain cancer to be aware of

From seizures to sudden weakness or speech disturbances, these are some of the red flags that could indicate the onset of the condition

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023