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Join Us at the South of England Show - 7, 8, 9 June 2024

The Sussex Cancer Fund is thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming South of England Show, and we want YOU to be a part of the excitement! Date: 7, 8, 9 June 2024 Location: South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex   Get ready for three days of fun, festivities, and fundraising as we […]

Fundraising Music Concert for the Sussex Cancer Fund - 20th March

Fundraising concert for the Sussex Cancer Fund. There will be a fundraising concert in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund on Wed 20th March, 6:00-8:00 pm at: St Andrew’s Church Moulsecoomb Hillside BN2 4TA United Kingdom. Kindly organised by the School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton. Entrance is free but donations are very welcome, […]

Sussex Cancer Fund Introduces VR Headsets to Enhance Patient Experience at Amberley Suite, Worthing Hospital

In recent years, advancements in technology have paved the way for innovative solutions in various fields, including healthcare. One such groundbreaking initiative is the introduction of virtual reality (VR) headsets by the Sussex Cancer Fund at the Amberley Suite in Worthing Hospital. This initiative follows a successful pilot scheme and aims to revolutionise the patient […]

Enhancing Patient Experience: Sussex Cancer Fund's Contribution to Comfort in the Chemotherapy Suite

At Worthing Hospital’s Amberley Suite, Sussex Cancer Fund is doing something special for chemotherapy patients. This initiative is to supply adult colouring books, felt pens, and puzzle books to the chemotherapy suite might seem simple on the surface, but its impact on patients undergoing treatment is profound. Chemotherapy sessions are often marked by lengthy durations […]

The Haywards Heath Volunteer Fair - Sat 20th Jan

If you would like to learn more about Sussex Cancer Fund Volunteer opportunities, why not pop along to the Haywards Heath Volunteer Fair on Saturday 20th January. Haywards Heath Volunteer Fair Is 2024 the year to give back, feel good and support your local community to grow? Research shows that volunteering increases feelings of enjoyment […]

Unravelling the Role of Gut Microbiome in Anal Cancer: A Project Update

In our continued mission to advance cancer research, the Sussex Cancer Fund proudly supports Dr. Hamish Sinclair’s groundbreaking project, which explores the intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer. Anal cancer is predominantly treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The project focuses on studying the gut bacteria in patients […]