- Jo Fuller, 51, diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, almost two years ago, sold her home to fund life-extending treatments unavailable on the NHS.
- After standard treatments failed, she opted for private hyperthermia, consultations, repurposed medication and supplements, with hopes for future immunotherapy in Germany.
- Mrs Fuller described selling her property as one of the "hardest decisions" but her only means to access care that might prolong her life.
- Brain Tumour Research is calling on the government to increase investment in research and expand access to clinical trials in the UK to prevent patients from making such costly choices.
- The Department of Health and Social Care affirmed its commitment to improving cancer research and care, aiming to integrate scientific breakthroughs into the NHS faster.
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