We would like to say a huge thank you to one of our supporters Paul Wheatley, co-owner of Rediscovered 4U who has very kindly made a donation to us, so the Sussex Cancer Fund could buy some chin straps that work with the cold caps and machines used by chemotherapy patients. A Cold Cap machine […]
A few pennies here and there really do add up quickly but with access to our collection pots extremely limited due to the Covid Pandemic and coupled with most of our fundraising events being cancelled has meant a huge reduction in our income this year. So we are asking for contributions however small to our […]
World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year and marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895. The purpose of this day is to raise public awareness of Radiographic imaging and therapy, which play a crucial role in the diagnosis and the treatment of patients and, most importantly, ensuring radiation is kept to the […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to support the Albion In The Community’s project Brighter Outlook. Taking part in physical activity during and after cancer treatment can play a huge part in enabling patients to take back control and support recovery. The Brighter Outlook project was launched in 2015 and offers cancer patients free, specialist support […]
If you have been inspired by the recent virtual marathon why not take on a Santa Run & collect donations for the Sussex Cancer Fund! You could cover a set distance such as 5k or 10k, or complete a mile-a-day challenge throughout November or December, all whilst wearing a Santa Hat! The fundraising platform Give […]
What is Radiotherapy Treatment? Radiotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy rays, such as x-rays. It destroys cancer cells in the area where it is given and is a very targeted and carefully planned treatment. You may have radiotherapy on its own, or you may have it combined with chemotherapy (chemoradiation). For some types […]
We love it when we hear that something the Sussex Cancer Fund has done has made a real difference to a patient’s experience. Here, Mike Jourdain, a recent patient tells us about how he benefitted from the Sussex Cancer Fund Car Park and the cookbooks we fund. “We are so thankful for the amazing support […]
New Cancer Charity Lottery Starting 5th December We are very excited to announce our very own Sussex Cancer Fund Lottery. To help celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2021 we have launched our very own charity lottery to give something back to our supporters while raising much-needed funds to help us continue our work and fulfil […]
What is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment where medicine is used to kill cancer cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy medicine, but they all work in a similar way. They stop cancer cells reproducing, which prevents them from growing and spreading in the body. How does the Sussex Cancer Fund help Patients […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to have received a donation from Alan and Maggie Spencer and their friends for £100. However, the donation itself has a wonderful story. The money was collected in a vintage money box full of family history that has been expertly restored by Steve Fletcher on the BBC’s popular TV […]
