In the next of our series ‘Spotlight on staff,’ we caught up with Sophie O’Brien, Cancer Matron, to find out a little more about her role and how the Sussex Cancer Fund has helped. What is your role at the hospital? I am the Cancer Matron for the inpatient and outpatient units at BSUH. […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund has always been proud to work in partnership with other charities. We understand that we can achieve more together. In particular, we like working with other small local charities that complement the work we do. Jane’s Wish is one of those charities. Who are Jane’s Wish? Jane’s Wish is a small […]
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive blood cancer which has a poor prognosis and high relapse rate. There are around 3200 new cases of AML diagnosed in the UK every year and unfortunately, this figure is increasing, with a 30% increase from the 1990s. Of all leukaemias, this is the most aggressive with a […]
A new ‘Fast-Forward’ radiotherapy treatment that allows women with breast cancer to undergo radiotherapy treatment in just one week of treatment sessions compared to the traditional three weeks has now gone live. The new regime can be considered the new standard of care for a majority of breast cancer patients. The Sussex Cancer Fund […]
Jo is a local Sussex writer and Business Ambassador for the Sussex Cancer Fund. Jo and 5 friends are going to ‘Step it Up For Cancer’ and take part in our #SussexSaunter campaign with a 10-mile walk from Alfriston to Cuckmere Haven on the 19th June. Jo is more used to running but has organised […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund has always been proud to work in partnership with other charities and organisations. We understand that we can achieve more together. In particular, we like working with other small local charities and support groups that complement the work we do. THANCS is one of those groups. THANCS is a local support […]
Paula Madhlope-Phillips, Deputy Administration & Patient Access Manager from the Sussex Cancer Centre is shaving her head to raise vital funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund. Paula is taking to Facebook Live on 1 pm 29th June to have her hair shaved off in the Sussex Cancer Centre Car Park. To ensure social distancing rules […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund supported the research of Dr Cressida Lorimer, a clinical oncology registrar, by funding her project. Dr Lorimer completed her research in November 2018 and we are now helping Cressida co-ordinate an international project through the purchase of a simple data gathering technology – Survey Monkey. Initially, Cressida examined the management […]
Jean Tremlett, Senior Radiographer is walking 26 miles over two days to raise vital funds for Cancer Patients in Sussex. Jean’s Route On Saturday her route will take her from the Sussex Cancer Centre, up to the Brighton Racecourse and then crossing Warren Road, through Bevindean, across Bevendean Down, then under the A27. From here […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund provides water bottles for patients with certain pelvic cancers such as gynaecological, rectal and anus cancers. They are given to patients for free who need to drink and have a full bladder for every treatment to help reduce side effects on sensitive areas like the rectum, and to ensure the accuracy […]
