Almost two years ago I awoke to my husband in the middle of a tonic-clonic seizure. He was soon whisked to our local A&E and into an MRI scanner. Five hours later the A&E doctor called with the opening words; "I'm afraid it's not good news". From that moment on our lives changed irreparably.

In a sea of new jargon and scary statistics, the Brain Tumour Charity website was a beacon. It was here that we found a wealth of information and guidance to get us through those first few alarming weeks. From questions to ask the MDT to Facebook groups for patients and carers, and eventually to their counselling service.

Historically research into brain tumours has been quite sparse, they are the leading cancer killer of under 40s and yet receive very little funding compared to other cancers in the UK. But this is a statistic that The Brain Tumour Charity is tirelessly campaigning to change.

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. They're committed to saving and improving lives, and moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.

They're set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. Because they understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour a cure really can't wait. My hope is that one day, the A&E doctors will be able to call another family and say "it's not the best news, but it's going to be okay".

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