Name | Brain tumour |
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Symptoms of Brain Tumour | A tumour which occurs in the brain, which may be benign (slow growing, non-cancerous), or malignant (invasive, often grows rapidly and cancerous). Each type of tumour has different characteristics. |
Types | There are many different types of brain tumours. You can find a useful explanation and list at:![]() What is a meningioma? (Brain Tumour Charity) ![]() |
Useful national contacts | Brain Tumour Action Tel. 0131 466 3116 ![]() The Brain Tumour Charity BT Buddies support for high-grade tumours Tel: 01688 400 687(9am - 9pm) ![]() Astro Fund support for low-grade tumours Tel. 01485 572767 ![]() Brainstrust Tel: 01983 292 405 ![]() Brain Tumour Support Support Services tel. 01454 422701 ![]() Brain and Spine Foundation Helpline: 0808 808 1000 ![]() |
Children & young people |
HeadSmart Brain and Spinal Tumours (Children With Cancer UK) What should I tell my children about my brain tumour? (Brain and Spine Foundation) |
Online resources |
Coronavirus/COVID-19 and brain tumours (Brain Tumour Trust) Coronavirus vaccine for people living with cancer (Macmillan) Coronavirus (COVID-19) and cancer (Cancer Research UK) Advice for people at high risk - Coronavirus (COVID-19) (NHS) ![]() Losing Myself: The Reality of Life with a Brain Tumour (The Brain Tumour Charity)
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Our resources |
Visit our library to read Alex's Journey: The story of a child with a brain tumour. |