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| Brain tumors are the leading cause of death in children and one of the few conditions becoming much more prevalent. |
Brain tumour treatment 'lagging behind'
BBC News Health, 30 June 2013
Treatment for brain tumours is "seriously lagging behind" that for other cancers, campaigners warn.
Brain Tumour Research says the condition receives less than 1% of national funding for cancer research.
They warn 75% of those who die from the condition are under 75 and that brain tumours are one of the few conditions becoming much more prevalent.
Cancer Research UK said research into brain tumours was a "key priority", so more patients could survive the cancer.
Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer deaths in young people.
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BBC News Health, 30 June 2013
Treatment for brain tumours is "seriously lagging behind" that for other cancers, campaigners warn.
Brain Tumour Research says the condition receives less than 1% of national funding for cancer research.
They warn 75% of those who die from the condition are under 75 and that brain tumours are one of the few conditions becoming much more prevalent.
Cancer Research UK said research into brain tumours was a "key priority", so more patients could survive the cancer.
Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer deaths in young people.