06/03/2026

Brain Tumour Diagnosis and Treatment | An Expert Neurosurgeon Explains

In this episode, Sam Suri, Ambassador for the Tessa Jowell Foundation, speaks with leading neurosurgeon Babar Vaqas about the journey from diagnosis to treatment for people with brain tumours.

Together, they explore how brain tumours are diagnosed, the treatment pathways patients may experience, and what individuals and their families can expect along the way.

The discussion covers scans, referrals, surgery, treatment options and the multidisciplinary care involved in brain tumour treatment.

About the series: This film series explores the real experiences of people living with brain tumours, featuring conversations with leading clinicians, patients and campaigners.

The goal of this series is to help people better understand the complex medical journey and emotional challenges that a brain tumour diagnosis brings to patients and their loved ones.

Film credit: Constellation Films

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