3D Tumour Models for Safer Brain Surgery

Why This Matters

Living with a pituitary tumor is frightening. Many of us know the uncertainty, waiting for MRI results, worrying about surgery, and hoping the operation will go safely.

We’re building software to help with that. It takes MRI scans and creates 3D models of the tumor and pituitary gland. Surgeons can use these models to plan operations more precisely, and patients can better understand what’s happening inside their own heads.

This isn’t about fancy technology, it’s about making something practical that can reduce risks and improve outcomes for people with brain tumours.

Why This Matters to Me

I’m not just building this software for others. I live with a pituitary tumour myself. Mine went untreated causing permanent health complications.

I know the fear, the waiting, and the frustration of uncertainty. That’s why this project is personal. If doctors and patients had access to clear 3D models of these tumours, it could make a real difference, helping surgeons prepare better and giving patients peace of mind.

What We’re Building

The software:

• Loads MRI scans.

• Finds the tumour and gland automatically using AI.

• Creates a 3D model (red for tumor, blue for gland).

• Lets doctors check, adjust, and then print the model for planning.

For patients, it means your surgeon can prepare with more confidence. For neurosurgeons, it means one more tool to avoid surprises in the operating room.

The Problem Right Now

We’re developing this software on an old laptop with no proper graphics card.

• Processing one scan takes 45min to 2hrs

• Fine-tuning AI improvements takes hours.

This slows everything down when time matters most.

What We Need

A modern workstation will:

• Cut scan times to 10–20 minutes.

• Let us fine-tune the software in hours instead of days.

• Make the system reliable enough to use in hospitals and research.

Funding Goals

• Baseline Goal (£1,200–£1,500 / $1,572–$1,965)

Mid range workstation: Intel i7 / Ryzen 7, RTX 3060/4060 GPU, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD.

→ Speeds up development and ensures stability.

• Stretch Goal (£2,500–£5,500 / $3,275–$7,200)

High end workstation: Intel i9 / Ryzen 9, RTX 4090, 64–128 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD.

→ Supports larger datasets, bigger models, and advanced features.

• Dream Goal (£8,000+ / $10,500+)

Multi GPU research system with up to 512 GB RAM.

→ Future proofed for large scale clinical research and multi-patient studies.

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Why Your Support Helps

If you or a loved one has faced a tumor diagnosis, you know the uncertainty and worry that comes with it.

A donation here isn’t just buying a computer. It’s giving patients and doctors a better chance:

• More accurate planning

• Less waiting for results

• Safer surgeries

Every pound counts and brings this tool closer to the hospitals and patients who need it.

How You Can Help

• Donate whatever you can, every contribution matters and helps us reach our goal.

• Please share this campaign with friends, family, and communities who care about safer surgery.

Thank you for supporting this project. Together, we can turn MRI scans into tools that really helps surgeons make informed decisions and clarity give patients peace of mind.