We are very fortunate in having Professor David Walker, a leading professor of paediatric oncology, join us at our Nottingham brain tumour information day on 24th June 2011.
The day will include sessions relevant to all types and grades of brain tumour, and both adult and childhood tumours will be covered. As well as [...]
We are holding our next patient and carer support and information day in Leeds on Friday 17th June 2011.
The day will consist of sessions relevant to both adult and childhood brain tumours of all types and grades, and we will cover a range of topics, including research developments, treatment types and the psychological impact of [...]
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 [...]
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust (SDBTT) and the Joseph Foote Charitable Trust (JFCT) are proud to announce joint-funding of £169,375 over three years for an innovative research project aimed at finding new treatments for children with ependymoma.
The research will be carried out at the Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre at the University of Nottingham, and [...]
A British test which will revolutionise the approach to tackling childhood brain cancer, and improve the quality of life for hundreds of sufferers, has been given approval to be introduced across Europe.
Professor Steven Clifford and his team at Newcastle University, funded by Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, have developed a test for children who have [...]