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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Broadening neuro training for the next generation of medical professionals

find out about how structured SRS training can address gaps in neurosurgery education, preparing the next generation for cutting-edge brain tumour treatments.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Calls For Brain Tumour Drug To Be Made Available On NHS

Brain tumour patients and their families in the UK have called for a new drug known as Vorasidenib to be made available on the NHS to treat low-grade gliomas.

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The Brain Tumour Charity Launches Symptom Awareness Campaign

The Brain Tumour Charity has launched the Better Safe Than Tumour campaign to speed up brain tumour diagnosis. It includes a symptom checker on their website.

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The Brainstrust Brainbox: A Brain Tumour Support Toolkit

The Brainstrust charity has launched a support toolkit called the Brain Box, which contains resources designed to help brain tumour patients and their carers.

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Researchers Welcome UK Rejoining The EU Horizon Programme

Medical research organisations and charities have welcomed the news that the UK is to rejoin the EU’s flagship collaborative science research programme Horizon.

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Could Ketogenic Therapy Diet Help To Manage Brain Tumours?

Some brain tumour patients are interested in using complementary therapies that can be used alongside conventional treatment, such as ketogenic diet therapy.

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Scientists Discover Ancient DNA That Is Linked To MS Gene

Michael Bolton Breaks Tour To Recover From Brain Surgery

Miles Jupp Makes Light Of His Recovery From A Brain Tumour

Woman’s Meningioma Symptoms Are Mistaken For The Menopause

What Does Rehabilitation From An Acoustic Neuroma Involve?

Influential Poet Benjamin Zephaniah Dies Of Brain Tumour

Approved Drugs Could Be Used For Brain Metastases Treatment

Potential New Stem Cell Injection Treatment For MS Patients

Broadening neuro training for the next generation of medical professionals

Brain Tumour Patient Fundraises £8,000 For Research Charity

What Are The First Signs Of A Brain Tumour To Look For?

Tips For Dealing With Anxiety About Follow-Up Appointments

Brain Tumour Charity Awards £1.2m For Glioblastoma Research

Collaborative Clinical Neuroscience Meeting

How Can Routine Eye Tests Help Diagnose Brain Tumours?

Understanding And Managing The Side-Effects Of Radiotherapy

Open Evening Event at Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre, London

Infrastructure implications of installing a Gamma Knife

Raising Awareness Of Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases

Calls For Brain Tumour Drug To Be Made Available On NHS

The Brain Tumour Charity Launches Symptom Awareness Campaign

The Brainstrust Brainbox: A Brain Tumour Support Toolkit

Researchers Welcome UK Rejoining The EU Horizon Programme

Could Ketogenic Therapy Diet Help To Manage Brain Tumours?

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