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Some Facts About Brain Tumours


  • The latest research shows that brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children
  • Paediatric brain tumours are on the increase   - about 5%-10% per year
  • Due to lack of funding and research the survival rate for malignant brain tumours is no better than it was 40 years ago
  • Research into brain tumours is under-funded
  • There are approximately 4,150 new cases of primary brain tumours diagnosed in the UK every year
  • Causes of brain tumours must be identified if a cure is to be found
  • There are over 120 different types of brain tumours
  • Unlike other cancers, it has yet to be proven that behavioural changes would reduce the risk of developing a brain tumour
  • Many people don't understand disability from brain tumours as they can't 'see' it.
  • The latest research shows that brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children
  • Paediatric brain tumours are on the increase   - about 5%-10% per year
  • Due to lack of funding and research the survival rate for malignant brain tumours is no better than it was 40 years ago
  • Research into brain tumours is under-funded
  • There are approximately 4,150 new cases of primary brain tumours diagnosed in the UK every year
  • Causes of brain tumours must be identified if a cure is to be found
  • There are over 120 different types of brain tumours
  • Unlike other cancers, it has yet to be proven that behavioural changes would reduce the risk of developing a brain tumour
  • Many people don't understand disability from brain tumours as they can't 'see' it.



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The Ellie Savage Memorial Trust has been set up to provide a network of support in East Anglia. There may be other support groups in East Anglia If you know of one which you think may be helpful to others please contact me

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