Cancer Research & Projects Funded by Sussex Cancer Fund

***UPDATE*** Research Into The Effects Of Stress on Tumour Recurrence

The Sussex Cancer Fund recently announced funding for an exciting new project researching The Effects Of Stress on Tumour Recurrence. The project is essentially concerned with the understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of how stress hormones act on the cells in the body. This vital information will enable cancer clinicians to create bespoke treatments for […]

The impact of psychological stress on cancer burden and recurrence of tubovarian cancer and primary peritoneal cancers.

The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to have awarded Dr Melanie Flint together with Ms. Sonali Kaushik, Consultant Gynaecologist and subspecialist in Gynaecological Oncology and their team £139k over the next three years to look at “The impact of psychological stress on cancer burden and recurrence of tubovarian cancer and primary peritoneal cancers.” Dr Melanie […]

Cancer research showcase

Saturday 13th March saw the first inaugural Cancer Research Showcase organised by students from the Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS). The students were from the Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care (OHP) Society, a student-led society at the Medical School. While the event was celebrating and demonstrating what the impact of making a donation has […]

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Research

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Research. The Sussex Cancer Fund is currently funding an exciting research project at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) that is focused on discovering new treatments for a devastating disease called Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.  The lead investigator on this project is Dr Tim Chevassut, Consultant Haematologist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital […]