| 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: https://tinyurl.com/ya4fzzyp |
| Useful national contacts | Brain Tumour Action Tel. 0131 466 3116 www.braintumouraction.org.ukThe Brain Tumour Charity BT Buddies support for high-grade tumours Tel: 01688 400 687(9am - 9pm) www.btbuddies.org.ukAstro Fund support for low-grade tumours Tel. 01485 572767 www.astrofund.org.ukBrainstrust Tel: 01983 292 405 www.brainstrust.org.ukBrain Tumour Support Support Services tel. 01454 422701 www.braintumoursupport.co.ukBrain and Spine Foundation Helpline: 0808 808 1000 www.brainandspine.org. |
| Online resources | What should I tell my children about my brain tumour? (Brain and Spine Foundation) https://tinyurl.com/c7zs2hp MediKidz explain Brain Tumours https://tinyurl.com/y8bcg2seLosing Myself: The Reality of Life with a Brain Tumour (The Brain Tumour Charity) https://tinyurl.com/y8fnnvcb |
| News and events |
A part of The Brain Charity's outreach work in St Helens, the St. Helens Brain Tumour support group meets once a month at Momo's Coffee Shop, St Helens. Thursdays, 6.00-7.00pm. You can just turn up! (September 2018) |
| Our resources |
Visit our library to read Living with a Brain Tumor: Dr Peter Black's Guide to Taking Control of Your Treatment. |
