Let's Talk About Brain Tumours The Brain Tumour Charity

In this episode we meet Gavin Burden and Louise Worthington who have both been diagnosed with brain tumours, Gavin has been living with his brain tumour for 28 years after he was diagnosed at 21. Gavin and Louise have been friends for years so when Louise was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018 Gavin reached out to her to offer support. In the episode, they share the difficulties of living with hidden disabilities, with Gavin losing 75% of his vision due to his brain tumour. Despite the dif...

In this episode, Chandos talks to Beth Ryall, about the support available at the charity for people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health following a brain tumour diagnosis.You can find out more about the support available here Better Safe Than Tumour Money Advice Clinic

In this episode, we talk to Anya Jones and Kaz Melvin about their experiences of rehabilitation. Anya was diagnosed with a brain tumour and needed extensive rehabilitation after her diagnosis and treatment whilst Kaz has both personal and professional experience of brain tumours and rehab. She is a physiotherapist but also supported her sister Ria who sadly died from a glioblastoma in 2021.Together Anya and Kaz have worked with the charity to create some resources to help people u...

In this episode, Chandos talks to one of our Future Leaders Dr Angel Alvarez-Prado. Angel is a highly accomplished researcher at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland where he is currently working on the innovative perspective of simultaneously targeting both cancer cells and their supporting immune microenvironment in the hope of finding more effective treatments for glioblastomas. Angel explains what his research involves and how it may help people diagnosed with glioblastoma in the fut...

In this episode, we talk to Alex, Katie and Martin. At 20 Alex was diagnosed with a rare paediatric brain tumour DLGNT with limited treatment options his mum Katie did her own research into how best to help Alex, finding help and support internationally. In February 2024 Martin, along with 3 of his friends are taking on the Everest in the Alps challenge to raise 500,000 to go towards research into paediatric brain tumours.You can follow Alex AKA Syren on Spotify here Find out more...

In this episode, we talk to Liam Young about his recovery from his brain tumour. Liam tried the traditional route of counselling but found this wasn't for him but he found his perfect form of therapy through a personal trainer.Liam talks about how at 25 he had never prioritised his health, but after his diagnosis he realised how important health actually and how that led to him embarking on a fitness program which he says helped him to deal with the mental and emotional trauma of his di...