Introduction

Helen is co-founder of brainstrust and has experienced cancer as both a patient and a caregiver. Her daughter was diagnosed with a genetic disorder (NF1) following surgery for a brain tumour. She is passionate about using her experience to support the thousands of patients who have brain cancer. Her 360-degree view means that she is well placed to understand the perspectives of patients, caregivers and health care professionals; these are her key drivers with whom she interacts daily. Her ethos of ‘none of us is as smart as all of us’ is a core value for her.