When patients have Radioactive Treatment they may have to stay as an inpatient in a special isolation room as they will be slightly radioactive for a period of time. It is important that their stay is made as comfortable as possible. A small touch is providing their own refreshments, so they can make a hot […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is funding the Clinical Supervision for the Breast Care Team across Worthing and Chichester Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. These monthly counselling sessions are run by Dr Lesley Edwards, Clinical Psychologist and are open to all staff from the Breastcare Team to come and share their […]
We had a great day transforming, a tired and unloved, garden and patio area at Hurstwood Park Chemotherapy Suite, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. We went from Pigeon Poo Patio, to Peaceful Patient Parlour. A good clean and paint, coupled with new garden furniture and a garden tidy-up. Thank you to all our volunteers including, […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund has made a meaningful contribution to patient well-being by donating a DAB radio to the Amberly Suite Chemo Unit at Worthing Hospital, part of the University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This thoughtful initiative aims to provide a source of comfort and connection for patients during their time at the hospital. The […]
When undergoing chemotherapy, cancer patients often face numerous side effects, one of which is hair loss. To mitigate this impact and provide comfort during treatment, the Sussex Cancer Fund is funding the purchase of hair conditioner for patients who use cold cap machines during chemotherapy. In this blog post, we will explain why hair conditioner […]
Unfortunately one of the side effects of receiving cancer treatment, like chemotherapy, can be damaged fingernails and toenails. They may grow more slowly and break more easily, often becoming very tender and can leave patients open to infections. Sussex Cancer Fund has purchased a few tubes of Polybalm for patients undergoing treatment in Worthing and […]
Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to support Albion in the Community’s project Brighter Outlook for another 6-month term in West Sussex, (Albion in the Community is the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion). Steve Crocker, Sussex Cancer Fund Trustee said “Taking part in physical activity during and after cancer treatment can play a huge […]
Part of the Sussex Cancer Fund ethos is to find solutions to improve patient comfort and where possible find more efficient treatment procedures. Sussex Cancer Fund recently purchased an *EGFR machine which will reduce some waiting time during some appointments at the Sussex Cancer Centre. *eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) is a measure of how […]
In line with our ethos of making treatment more bearable for patients receiving treatment, we recently bought a freezer for the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. It is often the simplest of solutions that have a big impact. The freezer is now located in the staff area but is for […]
Supporting Teens and Children With Grief. The Sussex Cancer Fund was happy once again, to provide support for the Palliative Care Team through the purchasing of a selection of books all designed and written for children and Teens.
