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Brain (and spinal cord) tumours

There are around 12,100 people diagnosed with a tumour in the brain or central nervous system (CNS) each year in the UK. Brain and spinal cord tumours can affect children and adults and common symptoms include headaches, feeling or being sick and seizures (fits).
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Famous Harrys have united to launch a fundraising campaign for Help Harry Help Others, the campaign started by the inspirational Harry Moseley who died of a brain tumour in October 2011, aged just 11. Famous Harrys have united to launch a fundraising campaign for Help Harry Help Others, the campaign started by the inspirational Harry Moseley who died of a brain tumour in October 2011, aged just 11.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 10 February 2012

10 February 2012

Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK. Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 18 November 2011

18 November 2011

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A multi-centre phase II clinical trial for a pioneering new surgical technique has started in the UK. A multi-centre phase II clinical trial for a pioneering new surgical technique has started in the UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 1 November 2011

1 November 2011