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Nicola Nuttall states that treatment options for brain cancer patients have not changed "for decades" and new therapies are urgently needed.
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Barrowford, Lancashire, UK
Who
Nicola Nuttall, Laura Nuttall, Brain Cancer Justice group, Health Minister Sharon Hodgson, The Brain Tumour Charity
What
Nicola Nuttall states that treatment options for brain cancer patients have not changed "for decades" and new therapies are urgently needed.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:03:42 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
Barrowford, Lancashire, UK ·
Why
Laura Nuttall was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme in 2018 and died in May 2023, while available treatments on the NHS were limited to radiotherapy, surgery, and one type of chemotherapy.
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How this affects you
This situation highlights a critical gap in medical research and public health provision, potentially impacting thousands of brain cancer patients who face outdated treatments and limited access to innovative therapies available in other countries. The calls for increased funding, personalized treatment, and extended clinical trial access from advocacy groups and affected families underscore the urgent need for a shift in healthcare policy and research investment, especially given brain tumors' status as the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40.
Story chain
3 events in this thread- Culture & Industry2h 56m agoLaura Nuttall's mother, Nicola Nuttall, stated that treatment options for brain cancer patients have not changed for 'decades'.Open article
- Culture & Industry2h 56m agoThe Brain Cancer Justice group's campaign for more research funding for brain cancer treatment was discussed in Parliament.Open article
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