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Brain tumour resources and support organisations

Organisations, support groups and books to help you cope with a brain tumour and its treatment.

Cancer Research UK information and support

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world outside the USA. We fund research on all aspects of cancer from its causes to prevention and treatment.

We are committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer. As well as looking at the information on this website you can call our nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or you can send them a question online.

Contact our cancer information nurses

Cancer Chat is our online forum where you can share experiences.

Cancer Chat discussion forum

Brain tumour support organisations

General support organisations

Healthtalk.org

Provides free, reliable information about health issues including mental health, by sharing people's real-life experiences.

Visit the Healthtalk.org website

Find local cancer information and support near you

There are organisations and support services in your local area that you can access. You can ask your specialist nurse or doctor for more information about cancer services near you.

England

The NHS website has a service that tells you about local information and support in England.

Go to the NHS website

Scotland

NHS Inform gives information about illness, treatments and NHS services for people in Scotland.

Go to NHS Inform

Wales

NHS 111 Wales gives health advice and information for people living in Wales.

Go to NHS 111 Wales

Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN) website tells you where to find cancer information and support in Northern Ireland.

Go to the Northern Ireland Cancer Network website

This page is due for review. We will update this as soon as possible.

Last reviewed: 28 Apr 2023

Next review due: 28 Apr 2026

Coping with brain tumours

Coping with a brain tumour can be difficult. There are things you can do and people who can help you to cope.

Getting better after treatment for brain tumours

Getting better after treatment for a brain tumour can be difficult. There are people who can help while you are recovering.

If your brain tumour can't be cured

Treatment might shrink your tumour and slow its growth. It can control your symptoms for some time and help you feel better.

Brain tumour main page

Primary brain tumours are cancers that start in the brain. Tumours can start in any part of the brain or related structures.

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Search our clinical trials database for all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK.

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Connect with other people affected by cancer and share your experiences.

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Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.