How we support you
How we support you
How we support you
How we support you
About Us
The Jersey Brain Tumour Charity provides a service that helps brain tumour patients of any age living on Jersey, their families and friends cope physically and emotionally with the changes that inevitably happen because of a Brain Tumour diagnosis.
We provide information, support and advice:
We also offer one to one sessions with our fully trained Support Workers. They can be on hand to offer emotional support to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, be that patient, partner, family, or friend. For confidential support and guidance, please phone
0800 735 7350 to arrange an appointment.
With more than 120 different types of tumours, we can put you in touch with people who can help you understand the complexities of your tumour and what treatment options are available.
What symptoms should you be aware of, and how is a brain tumour diagnosed?
What questions to ask?
What to expect?
What online and offline resources are out there for brain tumour patients, families, and friends.
How to get help from health providers and social services as well as voluntary organisations
Bespoke 1:1 coaching.
Back to work advice and support.
We provide practical help:
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Home visits.
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Befriending and buddying.
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Assistance with shopping and daily activities.
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Help at home.
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Access to support groups.
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Access to local leisure and social activities.
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If you are unable to continue to drive we provide free transportation to medical appointments and for outings.
We provide financial support :
To assist with medical expenses and travel/accommodation costs to the UK if related to your treatment for you and your family and friends.
Call us now
01534 510867
The Jersey Brain Tumour Charity provides a service that helps brain tumour patients of any age living on Jersey, their families and friends cope physically and emotionally with the changes that inevitably happen because of a Brain Tumour diagnosis.
We provide information, support and advice:
We also offer one to one sessions with our fully trained Support Workers. They can be on hand to offer emotional support to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, be that patient, partner, family, or friend. For confidential support and guidance, please phone
0800 735 7350 to arrange an appointment.
With more than 120 different types of tumours, we can put you in touch with people who can help you understand the complexities of your tumour and what treatment options are available.
What symptoms should you be aware of, and how is a brain tumour diagnosed?
What questions to ask?
What to expect?
What online and offline resources are out there for brain tumour patients, families, and friends.
How to get help from health providers and social services as well as voluntary organisations
Bespoke 1:1 coaching.
Back to work advice and support.
We provide practical help:
-
Home visits.
-
Befriending and buddying.
-
Assistance with shopping and daily activities.
-
Help at home.
-
Access to support groups.
-
Access to local leisure and social activities.
-
If you are unable to continue to drive we provide free transportation to medical appointments and for outings.
We provide financial support :
To assist with medical expenses and travel/accommodation costs to the UK if related to your treatment for you and your family and friends.
Call us now
01534 510867
From every penny to every pound, being a non for profit organisation with no state or government funding, it really does matter to be able to provide the services we provide.
The Jersey Brain Tumour Charity provides a service that helps brain tumour patients of any age living on Jersey, their families and friends cope physically and emotionally with the changes that inevitably happen because of a Brain Tumour diagnosis.
We provide information, support and advice:
We also offer one to one sessions with our fully trained Support Workers. They can be on hand to offer emotional support to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, be that patient, partner, family, or friend. For confidential support and guidance, please phone
0800 735 7350 to arrange an appointment.
With more than 120 different types of tumours, we can put you in touch with people who can help you understand the complexities of your tumour and what treatment options are available.
What symptoms should you be aware of, and how is a brain tumour diagnosed?
What questions to ask?
What to expect?
What online and offline resources are out there for brain tumour patients, families, and friends.
How to get help from health providers and social services as well as voluntary organisations
Bespoke 1:1 coaching.
Back to work advice and support.
We provide practical help:
-
Home visits.
-
Befriending and buddying.
-
Assistance with shopping and daily activities.
-
Help at home.
-
Access to support groups.
-
Access to local leisure and social activities.
-
If you are unable to continue to drive we provide free transportation to medical appointments and for outings.
We provide financial support :
To assist with medical expenses and travel/accommodation costs to the UK if related to your treatment for you and your family and friends.
Call us now
01534 510867
How we support you
Information
Know the facts and get help
When you are diagnosed with a brain tumour there’s an awful lot to learn.
Our aim is to give everyone diagnosed with a brain tumour access to information and resources that will put them back in control.
Malignant gliomas
Most malignant brain tumours develop from the glial tissue, which supports the nerve cells of the brain.
These tumours are known as gliomas.
Gliomas can be separated further, depending on the cells they developed from.
For example:
- an ependymoma develops from the cells that line the cavities in the brain.
- an oligodendroglioma develops from the cells that produce the fatty covering of nerves.
- an astrocytoma develops from cells thought to provide the brain’s framework.
Types of benign brain tumour
There are different types of benign or slow-growing brain tumours, depending on the type of brain cells they have grown from.
Examples are:
Gliomas
These are tumours of the glial tissue, which binds nerve cells and fibres together. Most brain tumours are gliomas.
Meningiomas
These are tumours of the membranes that cover the brain.
Acoustic neuromas
These tumours grow in the acoustic nerve, which helps to control hearing and balance.
Craniopharyngiomas
These tumours grow near the base of the brain and are most often diagnosed in children, teenagers and young adults.
Haemangiomas
These are tumours of the brain’s blood vessels, which can cause seizures and partial paralysis.
Pituitary adenomas
These are tumours of the pituitary gland (the pea-sized gland below the brain).
Mixed tumours
Mixed brain tumours are made up of two or more different types of tumour, sometimes of different grades.
You will be treated for the most aggressive part of the tumour and your outlook will depend on how much of the tumour is malignant (cancerous), the location of the tumour in your brain and other factors such as your general health.
”Nobody wants to have a brain tumour but we can help make a difference.”
We are here to help so please don’t hesitate to call 01534 510867 (Mon to Fri 10:00 to 15:00) or email admin@jerseybraintumour.com