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Battling brain cancer: Unspoken stories

6:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday 25 March

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Lecture Theatre A - University of Cambridge Admissions Office, New Museums site, Bene't Street, CB2 3PT

Brain cancer remains one of the most challenging and least understood cancers, affecting people of all ages and changing lives in an instant. Each diagnosis carries a powerful story of courage, uncertainty and determination, shared by patients, families and the medical teams who care for them.

As part of Brain Cancer Awareness Month in March 2026, this event will bring together patients, carers, clinicians and researchers for an open conversation about living with, and tackling, brain cancer. Through real experiences and shared insights, we aim to shine a light on the human side of this disease, from the first symptoms, to treatment, recovery and ongoing research.

The session will highlight why raising awareness matters: early detection saves lives, research drives hope, and collaboration between patients and scientists fuels progress. This is an opportunity for the public to listen, learn and ask questions, to understand how every voice can help to shape the future of brain cancer care and research.

Join us in supporting those who are affected and in building awareness that leads to action.

Booking required:
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Additional Information

Booking required:
REQUIRED
Age: 12 – 18 years, Adults
Format: Talk
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 160
Theme: Health, Discovery
Accessibility: Hearing loop, Full access, Accessible toilet

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