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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

On behalf of the Tessa Jowell Academy Peer Review Working Group. This work is made possible by the support of our funders and partners: ACT for Cancer | @braintumourrsch.bsky.social | @braintumourcharity.bsky.social| @braintumoursupport.bsky.social |

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

📊 The findings will help explore variation in practice and inform a national publication on peer review in neuro-oncology.

👉 Please complete the survey and share it with colleagues involved in radiotherapy peer review, including radiographers, oncologists and radiologists.

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

✅ Any oncologist, radiographer, radiologist or trainee who regularly participates in neuro-oncology peer review is eligible participate.

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

📝 Developed by the Tessa Jowell Academy Radiotherapy Peer Review Working Group and led by TJ Fellow Dr Sarah Kingdon, the survey takes just 5–10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 7d

💡 Are you an oncology professional who regularly takes part in peer review for brain tumour radiotherapy?

We are inviting colleagues across neuro-oncology to complete a short survey on radiotherapy peer review practices in the UK.

🔗 Survey link: bit.ly/46LChem
⏳ Deadline: 14 November 2025

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 A few spaces left!
Join our Practical Communication Skills Training Day in Birmingham.

Learn from the experts to enhance your delivery of supportive care.

Find out more here➡️ www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/academy/even... (FREE Academy membership needed)

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Aug 1

🔬 Three new Tessa Jowell Neuro-Oncology Fellowships are opening at Barts, Manchester and Cambridge!

📅 Fellowships start March 2026.
🔗 Apply now ➝ www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/strategic-pr...

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join us next week to find out the latest on Developing Smart Viruses to Treat Glioblastoma.🔬

Hear experts explore the field of translational virotherapies and what it could mean for brain tumour treatment.

Free registration here ➡️ www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/academy/even...

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Jun 26

Exciting news! Applications for our new AHP Research Fellowship open July 4th🎉

This fully funded, part-time Fellowship supports AHPs to pursue research alongside clinical duties.

🔗 Learn more: tessajowellbraincancermission.org/strategic-pr...
💬 Join our Q&A: events.humanitix.com/ahp-research...

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎥 Don’t miss this afternoon’s exclusive webinar:
"Advances in Focused Ultrasound for Brain Tumours"

⏰Time: 14:30-15:30.
Hear first-hand about the latest progress and upcoming plans for the UK.

✅Register for FREE through the Academy here ➡️ www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/academy/even...

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 29

🔬Curious about Focused Ultrasound and its applications for brain tumours?

Join leading experts to explore the latest research by registering for FREE here👉https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/academy/events/emerging-research-series-focused-ultrasound-applications-for-brain-tumours/

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 22

🚨 Applications are re-opened for the Tessa Jowell Drug Development Fellowship – now closing 4 June!

Want to gain experience in early-phase clinical trials, with a specific focus on neuro-oncology?

Find out more➡️ www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tessa-j...
@nihr.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 21

🎉 Last week, at a high-profile award ceremony, MPs, charity leaders and NHS teams gathered together to celebrate 14 teams awarded Centre of Excellence status. Find out more here 👉 www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/2025-coe/ #CentresOfExcellence

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you to everyone who attended, the expert committee who assessed the centres, the patients who gave feedback and our funders. We would also like to thank the wonderful organisations who donated gifts or provided discounts for the evening.

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 16

🚨14 centres were named last night as Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence, recognising exceptional brain tumour treatment, care & research.

Find out which hospitals received this prestigious status and what it means for patients: tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/2025-coe/

#CentresOfExcellence

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 15

👩‍⚕️⚕️🏆 Tonight, we will be announcing our new Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence at the Francis Crick Institute!

14 NHS teams underwent a rigorous review and met the highest standards of brain tumour care. Stay tuned for news of who has been awarded this prestigious status!

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 14

🧠New Neurology Fellowship Opportunity in London!

Join a cutting-edge Fellowship programme, designed to deepen your clinical expertise in the evolving field of neuro-oncology.

🔗Find out more here: www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tessa-j...

@nihr.bsky.social @kingshealth.bsky.social

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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · May 7

🧭 #EANO supports your journey in neuro-oncology – apply now for the #EANO2025 Scholarships!
🔹 NAC Travel Scholarship – for nurses & allied health professionals
🔹 Disparity Travel Scholarship – for members from underrepresented regions
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Learn more: www.eano.eu
#NeuroOncology

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · May 6

UPCOMING: An exclusive webinar on Advances in Focused Ultrasound for Brain Tumours!

Hear about the latest in focused ultrasound research for brain tumours from an expert panel.

Register with a FREE Academy membership here:
tessajowellbraincancermission.org/academy/even...

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Apr 30

🚨 Rydym wedi ein cyffroi i fod yn bartner â @cancer_wales i gryfhau gofal ac ymchwil tiwmorau'r ymennydd yng Nghymru. Dysgwch fwy yma am y cyhoeddiad trawsnewidiol hwn yma 👉 www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tjbcm_a...
#TiwmoraurYmennydd #NiwroOncoleg #Cymru

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and Cancer Research Wales Announce New Partnership to Support Excellent Brain Tumour Care and Research in Wales | Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM)

www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Apr 30

🚨 We're thrilled to be partnering with @cancerwales.bsky.social to strengthen brain tumour care and research in Wales. Learn more here about this transformative announcement here 👉 www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tjbcm_a...
#BrainTumours #NeuroOncology #Wales

🚨 Rydym wedi ein cyffroi i fod yn bartner â @cancer_wales i gryfhau gofal ac ymchwil tiwmorau'r ymennydd yng Nghymru. Dysgwch fwy yma am y cyhoeddiad trawsnewidiol hwn yma 👉 https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tjbcm_and_crw
#TiwmoraurYmennydd #NiwroOncoleg #Cymru

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Apr 14

We loved meeting everyone at the Supportive Care Training day in Edinburgh!

Thank you very much to the excellent trainers and funders, Tessa Jowell Foundation and @novocure.bsky.social for making this day a success!

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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission @tessajowellbcm.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're new here!

TJBCM has just joined Bluesky. If you're new to us, come find out more about who we are and what we do!

www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org