The BTA Committee
Julie has been a Committee Member since January 2008. Her husband is a brain tumour sufferer who has had a low grade glioma for 8 years. She is interested in developing psychological support for brain tumour patients and their carers. She is particularly interested in the effects of brain tumours on memory and cognition. Julie is a part time GP in Edinburgh and has two children, aged 15 and 13.
Katherine’s husband’s experience made her eager to work towards a change in the health system. Her husband experienced symptoms of nausea, dizziness and a sense of not being aware of his surroundings. These occurred up to four times every day, starting in March 2003. His symptoms were dismissed by their GP, a private doctor and the Western General Outpatients (where one young doctor labeled him a time-waster). By October his condition had worsened and a scan revealed a cerebral glioblastoma. An operation followed but his condition did not improve. He died in June 2004. It was after this that Katherine joined BTA in an attempt to raise awareness about brain tumours and their misdiagnosis.
Robert lives in Edinburgh with his wife Patricia. They have 3 grown up children all living away from home. He is a Chartered Accountant and a partner in French Duncan LLP which is a Scottish based practice operating out of 7 offices across central Scotland. Â He has worked with charities over a long number of years in various capacities including Auditor, secretary, treasurer, honorary treasurer and board member. Â Robert believes the work done by Brain Tumour Action is invaluable to patients and their families and the contributions it makes towards research projects he hopes will make a difference. Â His hobbies are golf, gardening and being out in the fresh air. He also enjoys music and going to the cinema when he gets the chance.
Lynne’s son was diagnosed with a low grade astrocytoma in 1993 and she has been involved in brain tumour advocacy since that time. She runs the telephone support line for Brain Tumour Action and also liases with other brain tumour organisations throughout the UK.She is interested in supporting clinical trials nationally, particularly those embracing nutricutical, and less toxic modalities.Lynne is a part-time teacher and trained cousellor.
July 23, 2009
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