Government responds to pressure: New guidance on brain tumour scans a huge step forward
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust (SDBTT) welcomes new Guidance governing how GPs refer suspected brain tumour patients for MRI scans which will improve outcomes and save lives which responds directly to calls from Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust and other brain tumour charities for health [...]
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Government issues new guidance on brain tumour scans
Sunday, 6th May 2012 – 7:54 pm
Proton beam therapy centres announced for UK
Thursday, 5th Apr 2012 – 10:59 pm
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust welcomes the Department of Health’s announcement of two proton beam therapy centres in England, meaning patients will no longer need to go abroad for treatment.
Around 1,500 cancer patients a year will benefit from a cutting edge cancer treatment – Proton Beam Therapy – that will be available in London and [...]
HeadSmart awareness survey results
Friday, 11th Nov 2011 – 3:39 pm
Two thirds of adults now aware of the symptoms of brain tumour in children
New research by HeadSmart shows that awareness of brain tumour symptoms in children and young people has improved. Over two thirds (71%) of adults are now aware of the eight main symptoms of a brain tumour in those under eighteen.
However the survey [...]
New film shows childhood brain tumour impact
Tuesday, 8th Nov 2011 – 8:56 pm
Our new film features the Graham, Bubb and Jones families sharing their story of childhood brain tumours. Thank you to each and every one of them for this.
The film really shows why earlier diagnosis and more research is needed and the devastating impact on families.
Please spare a few minutes to watch it – and share [...]
Brain tumours and mobile phones – new research
Friday, 21st Oct 2011 – 10:41 am
A major research study from Denmark has found no evidence of a link between mobile phones and brain cancer. We welcome research in this area, which has been the subject of considerable debate. The researchers note that a small to moderate increase in risk for heavy users of mobile phones or after many years of [...]