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Woman with nine brain tumours backs funding call

Woman with nine brain tumours backs funding call
BBC England Wednesday 07 October 2026, 17:07 UTC 1 min read
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Laura Critchley, 40, says more funding is needed for research into brain tumours.

Laura Critchley, 40, says more funding is needed for research into brain tumours.
Laura Critchley (PERSON)
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