Where to find help and support for a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)
If you have a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer), your specialist treatment team will be there to support you throughout your treatment. They will also be able to give you information about local support services you may find helpful.
There are also national cancer charities that can offer support and information about brain tumours.
The Brain Tumour Charity
- Website: www.thebraintumourcharity.org
- Helpline: 0808 800 0004
- The Brain Tumour Charity: brain tumour support
- The Brain Tumour Charity: know the signs and symptoms of brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research
Brainstrust
- Website: www.brainstrust.org.uk
- Helpline: 01983 292 405
Little Brainstrust (for children)
- Website: www.littlebrainstrust.org.uk
- Helpline: 01983 292 405
Macmillan
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
- Helpline: 0808 808 00 00
- Macmillan Cancer Support: support line service
- Macmillan Cancer Support: find local support services
Cancer Research UK
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
- Nurse helpline: 0808 800 4040
- Cancer Research UK: ask a nurse service
- Cancer Research UK: online cancer chat forum
- Cancer Research UK: find a clinical trial service
- Cancer Research UK: support for children and their families
Marie Curie
Care and support for anyone affected by terminal illness.
- Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk
- Helpline: 0800 090 2309
- Marie Curie: information and support
- Marie Curie: online community
- Marie Curie: services