Foreword
Foreword
As a neurosurgeon , I see first-hand the bewilderment that people experience when they are diagnosed with a brain tumour . That diagnosis starts them and their families on an unexpected journey where they must navigate the system , make choices about treatments and try to adjust their lives around this condition . This guide clearly and simply states the minimum standards of care which should be provided by the NHS , as well as some more innovative and research focussed steps .
I believe that this will prove invaluable to anyone who is newly diagnosed as well as those who are further along their journey . It will help them understand what lies ahead and empower them to ask for these minimum standards to be followed . Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can feel very isolating but The Brain Tumour Charity can provide information and support each step of the way , travelling with you , so you are not alone .
Colin Watts Neurosurgeon , Addenbrooke ’ s Hospital , Cambridge , Steering Group Chair
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