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The tenor and musical theatre star Alfie Boe has launched a rose in memory of his late father, who died from a brain tumour in 1997 when Alfie was 23 years old.

Here at Amethyst Radiotherapy, we’ve been working closely with Radiotherapy UK to develop a new video series, which aims to help prepare brain tumour patients for Gamma Knife treatment, a type of radiotherapy. This can be a daunting prospect…

The development of Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery are not only epochal moments in treating the brain but demonstrate the importance of non-invasion.

A new survey by the MS Society has found that up to a third of patients avoid or delay seeking treatment because they feel embarrassed about their symptoms.

Acoustic Neuroma is a form of slow-growing brain tumour that develops in the area between the ear and the brain. It can cause problems with hearing and balance.

Having regular treatment at a radiotherapy centre can be gruelling and challenge both body and mind, but there are many ways you can cope well with it all.

Unfortunately, personality and behaviour changes are a common symptom of brain tumours. This is caused by the tumour pressing on the surrounding brain cells.