Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2026

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month.

In the UK, there are approximately 13,000 new brain tumours diagnosed every year. They can affect anybody of any age and any gender.

What is a Brain Tumour?

A brain tumour is a mass of abnormally growing cells in the brain, which can be benign or malignant.

There are many different types of brain tumours. The most commonly diagnosed are called gliomas, which develop from cells that look like glial cells.

Secondary brain tumours, also known as metastases, begin elsewhere in the body and eventually spread to the brain.

The symptoms and experiences of a brain tumour will vary from patient to patient, but the most common symptoms to be aware of are:

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, we recommend that you contact your GP immediately for further advice.

If you've been personally affected by brain tumours, sharing your story can bring awareness to others who may be going through a similar experience.

If not, it's still good to share and uplift the stories of others who have experienced a brain tumour in their life.

You can support the research and care for brain tumour patients by donating to a local charity that supports brain tumour research.

Bring your community together and raise awareness by hosting a fundraising event in support of brain tumour awareness.

We hope that you found our blog useful. Remember to share this vital information about Brain Tumours this month.