On the 26th of June, Karen Weller, friend of the Sussex Cancer Fund will be taking part in the first Brighton Trail Marathon. A 26.2-mile route that will take in some of the best of Sussex’s countryside. Karen’s Story “I am so thankful to the Sussex Cancer Fund, as over the last 2 years they […]
On Thursday 16th June we are taking part in Speedee-Boarding, the world’s largest and greatest paddle boarding relay-racing tournament, being held at Hove Lagoon, Brighton. 100 company teams (comprising 4 competitors each) will compete for glory, silverware and prestige whilst 100% of their entry fee (£500) will go directly to Sussex-based charities including the Sussex […]
Faye Donnachie, Nurse Manager, Chemo Ward, Brighton receiving a new Cannulation Trolley from the Sussex Cancer Fund. Many thanks to the friends and family of Chris Milton who raised funds for this important piece of equipment. If you would like to help the Sussex Cancer Fund buy more specialist equipment to help cancer patients throughout Sussex […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is excited to be funding a project which aims to gain a more detailed understanding of the gut biome in relation to anal cancer and treatment programmes. The project is being carried out by Hamish Sinclair, Core Medical Trainee under the supervision of Dr Duncan Gilbert, Consultant in Clinical Oncology. […]
We recently purchased an anatomically precise 3D head model for the Head & Neck Team at Brighton. The model will be used to explain to patients details of their conditions and treatment plans more easily. The model is life-size and shows muscles, nerves, vessels, and bony structures. The picture shows Robyn Payne, Macmillan Nuse specialist, […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to be hosting one of the open garden charity days on Wednesday 24th August at Bates Green Garden. Also home to the famous Arlington Bluebell woods, Bates Green Garden is open every Wednesday throughout the Summer with charities taking it in turns to host. The Sussex Cancer Fund will […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund recently reported on their support for a project with the Enhanced Supportive Care team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, to remotely collect quality of life data for cancer patients who may require palliative care input and provide them with additional support at an earlier stage. This project is headed by Dr […]
Gary Tarrant is raising money for the Sussex Cancer Fund by running the ASICS Windermere Marathon on 22nd May, to say thanks for the treatment received by his wife Cath. The race itself is said to be one of the most breathtaking UK marathons, a 26.2 mile anti-clockwise circuit of Windermere, taking in Hawkshead, Newby […]
Sadly with 1 in 2 people likely to receive cancer treatment in their lifetime it is likely that we will know someone that is currently undergoing treatment. This is the same for us at the Sussex Cancer Fund too, we recently had the news that friend of the SCF and one of our fabulous Business […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund has recently purchased 25 copies of the book ‘You Will Be Okay: Find Strength, Stay Hopeful and Get to Grips With Grief’ for the Palliative Care Team, at the Horizon Centre. The team were keen to provide some resources to teens who were experiencing grief. The death of a parent, sibling […]
