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Name |
Brain tumour |
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Description |
A tumour which occurs in the brain, which may be benign (slow growing, non-cancerous), or malignant (invasive, often grows rapidly and cancerous). Each type of tumour has different characteristics. |
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Types |
There are many different types of brain tumours. You can find a useful explanation and list at: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Cancer-of-the-Brain-and-Brain-Tumours.htm |
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Useful National contacts |
Brain Tumour Action Brain Tumour UK
BT Buddies
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust Astro Fund Macmillan Brain and Spine Foundation Head Injured People in Cheshire (HIP)
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Useful local contacts (Merseyside) |
Occasional support meetings and talks are held at The Neurosupport Centre. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Information Officer (see "About Us" menu, and "Contact US" button.) |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
