Treatment explanations and statistics
Your local hospital and Neuro-oncology team
Treatment explanations and statistics
Cancer Research UK
Emotional, financial and practical support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Overview of tumour types and standard pathways
The Brain Tumour Charity
Clear guides on how to navigate care and clinical trials
Brainstrust
Trusted general diagnosis and treatment information
NHS website
where else to look for basics
Additional treatment options that may be available to you
Advanced therapies
Clinical research opportunities
what this site covers
Led by expertise. Guided by evidence. Created for those affected by brain tumours.
Horizons in Neuro-Oncology (HINO) is a joint initiative bringing together clinicians, practitioners, researchers, patients and carers to collaboratively provide clear, evidence-based information and support for people affected by brain tumours.
A brain tumour diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and finding reliable information isn’t always easy. That’s why HINO focuses on helping patients and carers understand their condition, explore treatment options and learn about the latest advances in care, empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence.
By combining clinical expertise, research insight and lived experience, the information shared is accurate, practical and compassionate.
Our aim is simple: to help people affected by brain tumours make informed choices, supported by expertise, collaboration and understanding.
Find out what to do if you’re exploring further treatment options, second opinions or clinical advice, and how to take the next steps.
Learn about the latest research and clinical trials in brain tumour care, and how ongoing studies may shape future treatment options.
Find clear, straightforward information about diagnosis, treatment options and ongoing care - explained in a way that’s easy to understand.
Key areas of focus
Patients family
Access to a website like this would have been a breath of fresh air during the chaos and confusion that followed my husband’s diagnosis. Having clear, specialist-led information in one place would have helped us better understand what was happening, what options existed and how to navigate decisions with more confidence. At a time when everything felt overwhelming, clarity and compassion in how information was presented would have made a real difference. I’m really glad that this website now exists for others facing a similar situation.
Patients family
Tackling a GBM diagnosis is extraordinarily overwhelming, the stats bulldoze you & researching treatment options online is sole destroying. Having one consolidated place to connect with other patients, understand additional treatment options & potential trials & follow others journeys is incredibly comforting and very much needed. Thank you. It’s a tough journey and we only get through it by all sharing our discoveries to make each others experiences that little bit easier.
Thank you for putting the time aside for this website. Being a caregiver to a 10momths in GBM patient I can honestly say that this website will benefit future patients enormously.
This website is an independent resource, developed by the Horizons in Neuro-Oncology (HINO) team in the UK. Initial development was supported by Dr Matt Williams and Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi, with grant funding from Novocure to support ongoing work.
HINO maintains editorial independence. While the team collaborates with a range of healthcare organisations and receives grant support from Novocure, all content is created and reviewed by the HINO team and reflects their combined clinical expertise, professional experience, and lived experience as patients and caregivers.
While content is based on UK clinical practice, much of the information may be relevant to international readers. It is provided for general guidance and should not replace medical advice from your own healthcare team.
Please use this information to support discussions with your local oncology team, or see our advice on obtaining a second opinion.