Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust has welcomed the trial of a new drug, dabrafenib, for advanced melanoma, which offers a potential breakthrough in treatment of brain metastases. The drug works by blocking the activity of the cancer-causing mutated form of the BRAF gene, which occurs in about half of melanomas.
BRAF is a known oncogene, a [...]
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SDBTT welcomes new drug trial
Friday, 18th May 2012 – 6:33 pm
Boxfit Take on the Enduroman Arch to Arc Ultimate Challenge
Tuesday, 15th May 2012 – 12:42 pm
The Enduroman Arch to Arc is known as the most gruelling and challenging endurance event known to man, it involves an 87 mile run from London’s Marble Arch to the Dover coast, a swim across the English Channel to the French coast and finally a 181 mile bike from Calais to the Arc de Triomphe [...]
Government issues new guidance on brain tumour scans
Sunday, 6th May 2012 – 7:54 pm
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 [...]
Alex Bolt Research Fellowship
Thursday, 3rd May 2012 – 10:58 am
The SDBTT Alex Bolt Fund, one of our dedicated support groups, has recently presented a cheque for £85,000 to Samantha Dickson Brain Cancer Unit at University College London’s (UCL) Cancer Institute. The Alex Bolt Research Fellowship, currently held by Dr Steve Pollard, will conduct research into the most common malignant brain tumour and its treatment [...]
Musical Event in Bedford
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 – 11:40 am
For those lucky people living in Bedford, for one night only West End talent will be descending on the town, bringing a night of musical theatre in aid of SDBTT.
Tickets are priced at £10, to book contact Kathryn on 07753 634 985 or buy online here.