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Gamma Knife Course at the Queen Square Simulation Centre
Join us for a cutting-edge Gamma Knife Course on multidisciplinary stereotactic and advanced radiosurgery!
Understanding Brain Tumours: 7 Common Myths And The Facts
: Receiving a brain tumour diagnosis is a difficult experience, and there is a lot to take in. Here are some common myths and some facts about brain tumours.
Understanding meningioma: Insights and options
Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can be an overwhelming time. Here’s a glossary of some commonly used medical terms to help you make sense of your diagnosis.
Brain Tumour 101: A Glossary Of Commonly Used Medical Terms
Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can be an overwhelming time. Here’s a glossary of some commonly used medical terms to help you make sense of your diagnosis.
Scientists Discover Ancient DNA That Is Linked To MS Gene
The mystery of why some diseases such as multiple sclerosis are more prevalent in some parts of Europe is closer to being understood after recent research.
Michael Bolton Breaks Tour To Recover From Brain Surgery
The US singer Michael Bolton has revealed that he is taking time out from a tour to recover from surgery to remove a brain tumour that was diagnosed last year.
Miles Jupp Makes Light Of His Recovery From A Brain Tumour
The comedian Miles Jupp has discussed his recovery from a brain tumour, as he prepares to take to the stage again with an extensive UK stand up tour in January.
Woman’s Meningioma Symptoms Are Mistaken For The Menopause
A woman who needed surgery to remove a benign meningioma initially had her symptoms of tinnitus dismissed by doctors as being the effects of the menopause.
What Does Rehabilitation From An Acoustic Neuroma Involve?
Acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma, is a benign tumour that develops on the cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance.
Influential Poet Benjamin Zephaniah Dies Of Brain Tumour
Tributes have poured in for the prominent writer and performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who has died two months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Approved Drugs Could Be Used For Brain Metastases Treatment
A review of papers for brain cancer that has spread from the lungs (known as metastases) has led to hopes that it could be treated with already licensed drugs.
Potential New Stem Cell Injection Treatment For MS Patients
A clinic trial for a new treatment for multiple sclerosis has shown promising results. It involves injecting stem cells directly into the brains of MS patients.
Broadening neuro training for the next generation of medical professionals
We need to get more students and consultants interested in Stereotactic radiosurgery writes Ms Mary Murphy, MD Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Clinical Director of Neurosurgery and Consultant Neurosurgeon.
Stereotactic radiosurgery…
Brain Tumour Patient Fundraises £8,000 For Research Charity
A woman who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain tumour has raised £8,000 for charity. Catherine Heald aged 39 from Northampton completed a marathon.
What Are The First Signs Of A Brain Tumour To Look For?
Getting a metastatic brain tumour diagnosis is something nobody wants to go through, so it’s important to know the early warning signs you should look out for.
Tips For Dealing With Anxiety About Follow-Up Appointments
After a brain tumour has been treated with a method such as Gamma Knife radiosurgery or neurosurgery, you will need to have regular follow up appointments.
Brain Tumour Charity Awards £1.2m For Glioblastoma Research
A woman who has sadly lost both her mother and brother to brain cancer has welcomed The Brain Tumour Charity’s decision to award £1.2m glioblastoma research.
Collaborative Clinical Neuroscience Meeting
Boston – London – Toronto
On Friday 27th October, three of the most of the most important children's hospitals in the western world will be meeting at Queen Square in London.
Amethyst Radiotherapy is proud to support the Boston – London…
How Can Routine Eye Tests Help Diagnose Brain Tumours?
Much like how there are stories of how routine dental appointments or GP visits have helped find a tumour, eye tests can in some cases reveal a brain tumour.
Understanding And Managing The Side-Effects Of Radiotherapy
Learn how to cope with the side effects of radiotherapy. discover practical tips for managing and alleviating discomfort throughout your journey of treatment.
Open Evening Event at Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre, London
We were honored to have Mr. Stephane Carré, CEO of the Amethyst Group, extend a welcome to all guests who gathered to mark the beginning of an exciting journey.
Infrastructure implications of installing a Gamma Knife
Ian Paddick, discusses some of the challenges, practicalities, design considerations, and logistics, of installing a Gamma Knife radiosurgery machine.
Raising Awareness Of Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases
October is breast cancer awareness month. The brain is one of the most common areas to which breast cancer spreads, occurring in around 15% to 24% of women.