Foysol Choudhury MSP has tabled a parliamentary motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising March 2025 as Brain Tumour Awareness Month, emphasising Scottish parliamentarians’ commitment to raising awareness and improving research into one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Brain tumours remain the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 40, yet research into treatment and cures remains significantly underfunded compared to other cancers.
A Parliamentary Motion is a short proposal that allows MSPs to indicate their support of a particular cause.
The motion, which can be read here, recognises the launch of the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence as a major milestone in Scotland’s fight against brain tumours. This cutting-edge facility, a collaboration between the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, focuses on accelerating research into glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain tumours. Scientists at the Centre are working on ground-breaking treatments to improve survival rates and quality of life for patients.
The motion also acknowledges the crucial role of charities such as Brain Tumour Research and the Beatson Cancer Charity, both of which have been instrumental in funding research and supporting patients across Scotland.
If you live in Scotland, please get in touch with your MSP and encourage them to add their name in support of the motion. Contact information can be found here.
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Published Monday 3ʳᵈ March 2025.