Researchers are mapping patients' brains to better understand how damage occurs (Image: Getty) Crucial research into kinder treatments for children struck by brain tumours has received a £5million boost from Cancer Research UK. Around three quarters of youngsters diagnosed survive for at least five years thanks to treatment advances. But the harsh effects of radiotherapy mean two thirds of those who receive it suffer long-term side effects including learning disabilities and hormone deficiencies.
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