The NCRI Brain Group has published its new three-year strategy to address challenges faced in brain tumour research and improve…
Does ethnicity play a role in survival from brain tumours?
'White British people who have been diagnosed with a malignant primary brain tumour appear to be more likely to die…
NCRI Group members challenging the status quo in brain tumour research
'Members of the NCRI Brain Group have published a position statement arguing that there is not enough evidence to support…
Artificial intelligence can help to improve prognosis and treatment for glioblastoma
'In the first study of its kind in cancer, researchers have applied artificial intelligence to measure the amount of muscle…
Could drug treatment combined with targeted radiotherapy improve brain mets prognosis?
'Patients with brain metastases are an underserved population Brain metastases occur in 20-40% of all patients with cancer. Brain metastases…
Two trials for brain metastases developed following Brain Metastases Workshop
'Brain metastases occur when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. Any cancer can spread to the…
AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumour to speed up diagnosis
'Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the diagnosis of brain tumours, according…
Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumour cells more accurately
'A chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeons to help spot and safely remove brain cancer in…
Welcoming a new Partner – Brain Tumour Research
'NCRI are delighted to welcome Brain Tumour Research to our Partnership. Brain Tumour Research is the only national charity in…
Scientists exploit leaks in blood brain barrier to treat glioblastoma
'An ovarian cancer drug can leak through the blood brain barrier to reach brain tumours and could be an effective…
Brain tumour characteristics could help predict survival in people over 70
'Characteristics like seizures, location of the tumour, and pressure in the brain, give insight into length of survival and treatment…
Scientists discover how to better map brain tumours
'SCIENTISTS have discovered a protein that helps map the edge of brain tumours more clearly so they show up on…