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The Sussex Cancer Fund was created in 1981, by consultant oncologists, Dr Deutsch, Dr Hodson and Dr Murrell. Originally called the Sussex Cancer Treatment Fund, the charity progressed to include the funding and development of research programmes, and became known as the Sussex Cancer Fund for Treatment and Research. The goals of the fund are to work hand in hand with the NHS to give all Sussex cancer patients the best available treatment and facilities.

Some of the achievements of the fund in recent years have been to refurbish patient areas, including an area for chemotherapy, clinic rooms, waiting areas, reception and access to the Sussex Cancer Centre. Through the generosity of Sussex people, the fund has been able to pay for additional equipment and fund new building works to improve facilities. The Cancer Centre car park for patients and their carers is one of the Fund's noteable achievements. Last year, the fund paid for a new immobilisation system for cancer patients, which is the latest technology for keeping a patient's head positively still whilst undergoing radiotherapy treatment, maximising safety and comfort for the patient.

Future projects for the fund include enhancing facilities further by funding further works to the Sussex Cancer Centre, including building a new chemotherapy day centre and refurbishing the patients lounge. The fund also enables a detailed cancer research and education programme.

Registered Charity No. 282050