Woman sells home to pay for brain cancer treatment unavailable on NHS

Mrs Fuller, a dyslexia specialist from East Leake, Nottinghamshire, was diagnosed with glioblastoma almost two years ago (Jo Fuller/Brain Tumour Research)

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.