Summer 2025 Newsletter Out Now!

New Oncology Consultation Room: A previously unused corridor at the Sussex Cancer Centre was transformed into a modern consultation room, allowing 2,000 more patient appointments each year.
Amberley Suite Upgrade: A new Bluetooth-enabled column scale has been installed at Worthing Hospital to support accurate cancer treatment planning.
New Spirometer: Helps speed up lung cancer diagnosis by enabling immediate lung function tests in-clinic.
Mammography Textbooks: Nearly £800 of updated resources donated to The Park Centre for Breast Care to support training and improve patient care.

Aggressive Myeloma Study: £50,000 invested in research exploring the gain(1q) mutation linked to fast-progressing myeloma.
BRAINCELL Project: £60,000 contributed to a study developing a non-invasive blood test (liquid biopsy) to detect and monitor brain metastases.
Cancer-Related Weight Loss (CHANGES2): Co-funded initiative offering online support to people affected by cancer cachexia.

Life Coaching Expansion: Free coaching for those adjusting to life after active treatment, now extended to East Sussex.
Creative Writing Workshops: “Words from the Waiting Room” sessions provided emotional expression through poetry and storytelling, with an anthology planned.

Dr Jo Stokoe’s North Channel Swim: Completed a gruelling 34.5km swim raising £3,247 for SCF (plus £3,247 for RNLI). She became the 165th solo swimmer to complete the crossing.
Fundraising Highlights: Includes events such as bake sales, bike rides, golf days, half-marathons, skydives, and a Home Moving event – all raising vital funds for local cancer services.

SCF is actively seeking volunteers, especially for their café at the Park Centre for Breast Care and for community events across Sussex. Even a few hours can make a big impact.

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