More than 450 patients and their relatives attended the 30th Brain Tumour Information Day on April the 28th in Würzburg. Well-known scientists from Germany, Belgium and Switzerland spoke about news and standards in the treatment of brain tumours and brain metastases. They informed about innovations in surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy and about ongoing clinical trials. Participants had the possibility to ask the experts individual questions and to share experiences with other patients and their families.[more]
Giving Hope with Music
The musician Jan Peters was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2005. He initiated the jazz project "bassSinger" and released
the album "Kid's Place". A part of the proceeds will be donated
for the benefit of the Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe.
World Brain Tumour Day on June 8th
Initialised in 2000 by the Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe, the aim of the World Brain Tumour Day is to direct more public attention on this little-known disease. Every year the 8th of June calls for solidarity and appeals to the social responsibility of the politics and the industry. [more]
The Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe publishes the journal Brainstorm which imparts important information about therapy options for brain tumours. The special edition 2011 shows a huge overview about the developments of neuro-oncology of the last ten years. [more about the special edition]
Read more about our magazine brainstorm [here].
Dance Party for Brain Tumour Patients
The physiotherapist and dance instructor Simone Riesenfeld organizes for all sports and dance enthusiasts in June 2012 a "CHARITY EVENT ZUMBATHON ®" in favour of the Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe. With Latin American rhythms and sporting engagement important projects for brain tumor patients can be supported.
