Did you know?

• Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other type of cancer.
• Brain cancer causes more deaths in children than any other disease.
• Glioblastoma, the most common primary malignant adult brain tumour has a median survival of just 15 months.
• Standard treatment involves surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy to slow growth and prolong survival but there is no cure.
• Brain tumours not only cause physical symptoms, they can also have profound effect on mood, cognition, hormonal regulation and personality.
• The cause of most brain tumours still remains unclear.
• Each brain tumour is different. Two people with the same type of tumour can respond differently to treatment due to the unique genetic profile of their tumour.
• Brain tumours can adapt to their environment, suppress the immune system and become treatment resistant making them incredibly complex and difficult to treat.

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week is about spreading awareness, honouring those we have lost, and supporting research efforts to develop better treatments for our brain tumour warriors currently fighting and those who will be diagnosed in the future.

If you would like to join us in our mission to fund vital research and cure brain cancer, please donate today.

Here's how you can get involved and help save lives:

Make a donation to support cutting-edge brain cancer research.

Show your support with a $10 Brain Tumour Awareness Badge, proceeds support brain tumour research.

Share your story to help spread awareness, inspire action and connect with others on a similar journey.

Share our brain tumour facts below to help spread awareness.

Create your own fundraiser.

Get in touch with us at info@nrf.com.au if you are interested in volunteering or creating your own fundraiser.

Learn more about current brain tumour research supported by the NRF.

Partner with us in the fight against brain tumours! Individuals and organisations should contact ginta.orchard@nrf.com.au to discuss even more ways to get involved. From sponsorship opportunities to named scholarships, there are so many ways you can make an incredible difference and help find a cure.

Hear from real patients and families sharing their brain tumour journeys

Dave's Story

Dave was a fit and healthy 41 year old, a loving husband and devoted father to their two young boys Duke and Banks, who were just 4 and 11 months when he first started experiencing symptoms. A trip to the emergency room led to a devastating diagnosis, Stage IV Glioblastoma - the most aggressive type of brain tumour. Dave threw absolutely everything into the fight against his disease, undergoing an intense treatment regime, but just 7 months later he passed away in July 2022. Chloe and their boys are continuing the fight and keeping Dave's memory alive through Brave for Dave, the platform they created to raise brain cancer awareness, support families on their own brain cancer journey and raise vital funds for brain cancer research

Tarnya's Story

Tarnya experienced a speech seizure in September 2021 while at work, and a CT scan on admission revealed a brain lesion that was later diagnosed as glioblastoma. She shared with us her journey through treatment and recovery, valuable advice for those affected by a brain tumour diagnosis and why she is passionate about raising awareness and funding for brain tumour research. Stay tuned to hear the quirky gift she provided her neurosurgeon Dr Santoreneos at her latest follow up appointment!

Terence's Story

Terence’s brain tumour was picked up incidentally in 2016 after he noticed some blurriness in his right eye during a routine medical check up. Due to his role as a RAAF Flight Sergeant this led to further eye tests and eventually an MRI, where he was found to have an oligodendroglioma. Watch as he shares his journey through diagnosis and treatment, the importance of supporting your mental welbeing, finding a good support network and embracing life as best you can.

If you would like to support better treatments and improve outcomes for brain tumour patients and their families, please donate to groundbreaking brain tumour research today.

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