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Let's Talk About Brain Tumours

The Brain Tumour Charity

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 73

Join us as we talk about all things brain tumours with those who have been diagnosed, their friends, parents, partners and children as well as with researchers, fundraisers and advocates. Find out how The Brain Tumour Charity is working to improve outcomes for those who are diagnosed with this unforgiving disease.

Please Note: We recognise that everyone's experience's are unique. Our guests are sharing their own personal experiences of diagnosis, treatment and care. These may differ from yours or those of your loved one.

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Episode 67 - Tumour Humour with Miles Jupp

Season 3 · Episode 67

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • Duration 52:23

Serious illness is a serious business. That’s why so many of us are determined to raise awareness of the urgent need to fund research to find more effective treatments, and for every patient – no matter where they live – to have access to the best possible care.

But people have told us that, in some circumstances, trying to find something to laugh about in a situation – usually dark humour – can have its place as a coping mechanism.

The podcasts The Dead Sibling Society and The GlioBabes, and books like 'Pear-Shaped' by Adam Blain, and 'A Heart That Works' by actor Rob Delaney all feature a sprinkling of funniness amid the rage and despair. There's even a Comedy Cures Foundation.

We discuss this with our supporter, the actor and comedian Miles Jupp. He explains how putting his meningioma diagnosis in the spotlight during his stand up tour helped both him and others. And podcast co-host Andy says he wishes he'd heard an episode like this when he was first navigating the same diagnosis.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 66 - The Rare Cancers Act 2026

Season 3 · Episode 66

Thursday, March 12, 2026 • Duration 31:05

We're delighted to be joined by Dr Scott Arthur MP for this special episode. Dr Arthur put forward a Private Members' Bill for rare cancers and on Thursday 5th March 2026, it went onto the statute books - becoming the Rare Cancers Act.

Listen in to find out more about what motivated a very new MP to get behind this particular cause; how 40 different organisations collaborated to make it a reality - though fate played a part; what happens next and how weekly runs and volunteering aide Scott's wellbeing.

You can read more about the background to the Rare Cancers Bill here.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 60 - Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week

Season 3 · Episode 60

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 30:35

A warm welcome to Let's Talk About Brain Tumours!

After a break since the summer, we're back to bring you interesting and informative conversations with members of the brain tumour community and at The Brain Tumour Charity.

A new production team is now at the helm, so bear with us while we learn the ropes of podcast production. But we're delighted that our volunteer co-hosts remain unchanged: Anna Blyszko, Chandos Green and Andy Tudor.

"On the cusp of change...!" today, Anna and Chandos quiz Anna Jewell and Cameron Miller about how the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce was set up, what it's achieved and what its latest campaign is about. Then, Andy meets Frankie Davies whose mum Sue's story throws that campaign into sharp relief.

Many thanks to all our guests for taking part in this recording.

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Frankie mentions online support groups and you can find out about these here
To find out more about the campaign go here or search the hashtags #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek #CloseTheDeadlyCancerGap on social media
If you have any questions about this episode or want to find out more about this podcast, you can email the team at: podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

Producer: Jo Porter
Audio editor: Elliot Broad

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 59 - Spotlight on Women in Neuroscience

Episode 59

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 23:36

Anna talks to Anna Solth and Victoria Wyes about their experiences of being neurosurgeons and women in the field of neuroscience. They share their passion for neuroscience, discuss the work they are doing now and their plans for the future.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 58 - Hidden disabilities

Episode 58

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 42:59

We meet Gavin Burden and Louise Worthington who have both been diagnosed with brain tumours. Gavin has been living with his brain tumour since he was 21 - for 28 years. Gavin and Louise have been friends for a long time so when Louise was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018 Gavin contacted her to offer support.
In the episode, they share the difficulties of living with hidden disabilities as Gavin has since lost 75% of his vision.

Despite these challenges, they have decided to celebrate Gavin turning 50 by taking on a 25km challenge! You can find out more about Gavin and Louise here
If you want to get involved in their challenge you can email them at: Loungav25kwalk@gmail.com

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 57 - Spolight on Mental Health Support

Episode 57

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 08:22

Today, Chandos talks to Support Manager Beth Ryall, about the support available at The Brain Tumour Charity for people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health following a brain tumour diagnosis.

You can find out more about this here

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 56 - Rehabilitation for those with brain tumours

Episode 56

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 44:41

Anya Jones and Kaz Melvin about their experiences of rehabilitation. Anya needed extensive rehabilitation after her diagnosis and treatment while Kaz has both personal and professional experience of brain tumours and rehab. She is a physiotherapist and she supported her sister Ria who sadly died from a glioblastoma in 2021.

Anya and Kaz have worked with The Charity to create some resources to help people understand the sort of rehab that's available and how it can help them. You can find out more here

If you would like to be involved in the work Kaz and Anya are doing, email involvement@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 55 - Spotlight on Research into Glioblastomas

Episode 55

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 15:38

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 an innovative project to simultaneously target 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 future.

You can read more about Angel and his research here
Find out more about the research The Brain Tumour Charity funds here

You can contact our Research team by emailing research@thebraintumourcharity.org or phoning 01252 418190.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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Episode 54 - Living with a rare brain tumour and Everest in the Alps

Episode 54

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 49:21

When Alex - also known as the performer Syren - was diagnosed with a rare paediatric brain tumour called DLGNT at the age of 20, his family found that there were limited treatment options.

His mum, Katie, did her own research into how to best help Alex and found out about the Everest Centre. In February 2024, His dad Martin and three of his friends took 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 about The Everest Centre here

Find out more about the Everest In The Alps Challenge Martin is doing here and follow Team Syren on Instagram @everestinthealpssyren

You can donate using the links below at: https://www.justgiving.com/team/Syren

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

Episode 53 - Spotlight on exercise as a form of therapy

Episode 53

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 • Duration 55:11

We talk to Liam Young about how physical fitness contributed to his recovery from treatment for a brain tumour. Liam found that the traditional route of counselling wasn't for him. His perfect form of therapy was with a personal trainer.

At 25 he had never prioritised his health, but after his diagnosis Liam realised how important it was and that led to him embarking on a fitness program which he says helped him to deal with the mental and emotional trauma of his diagnosis.

To find out more about how a brain tumour diagnosis can affect your mental health and the support available, take a look at our website

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org

If you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

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