On Wednesday 11th May, Philippa Murray, Trustee of Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, and Jenny Gumbrell from our Patient/Carer Support team attended the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) ’Family Day’ at the Royal Society of Medicine in London.
The CCLG describes itself as “an association of healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of children and [...]
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SDBTT attends CCLG Family Day in London
Thursday, 19th May 2011 – 3:11 pm
‘Brain Tumour & Beyond’ – watch the debate!
Thursday, 21st Apr 2011 – 12:31 pm
We have recently appeared in a live online debate on brain tumour research!
The debate, entitled ‘Brain Tumour & Beyond’, was produced by young people - all of whom have been affected by cancer – and was hosted by Peter Wilkinson, who himself has had a brain tumour. The panel comprised patients, carers and parents affected by brain tumours, as well [...]
SDBTT team makes further discoveries in child brain tumours
Friday, 11th Mar 2011 – 4:19 pm
SDBTT co-funded researchers at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) have made another important discovery in the genetics of a common childhood brain tumour, which may also have relevance in other tumour types.
The research team, led by Prof. Denise Sheer (QMUL) and Prof. David Ellison of St Jude’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA, examined the genetics [...]
London brain tumour information and support day on 4th March 2011
Tuesday, 25th Jan 2011 – 12:00 pm
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust will be holding a Patient Information and Support Day in London on 4th March 2011. We will be joined by specialist speakers, who will present on a variety of relevant topics. The day will be suitable for patients, parents, families and friends, is free to attend and will cover both [...]