Cancer Research & Projects Funded by Sussex Cancer Fund
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, […]
When it comes to cancer, the journey doesn’t end with treatment completion. People often face unique challenges as they navigate life beyond cancer, including emotional and psychological aspects that impact their overall well-being. Recognising the importance of holistic support, the Sussex Cancer Fund has taken a groundbreaking step by funding life coaching for six cancer […]
We are excited to invite you to come and meet our team of blood cancer researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The afternoon will start with a tour of our research labs, followed by an opportunity to chat with us over refreshments. As well as seeing how we work and meeting the team, we […]
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 […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is always keen to support cancer research projects where ever we can. However, our limited resources mean we can’t fund as many projects as we would like, that being said we can often find a way, even if just in a very small way, to show our support. This could be […]
We’re delighted to have recently bought 6 patient neck fans for the Haematology Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, modelled here by the lovely Carly Rowe, Macmillan Support Worker. Having treatment can be uncomfortable for patients and many suffer from hot flushes. The lightweight wireless neck fans are designed to improve personal comfort […]
Would you like to be part of the UK’s first Cancer Survivor Crew for Racing Outrigger Canoes? Increase your fitness levels, have fun and meet other cancer patients for support and friendship? To see what’s it’s all about you can visit the Shoreham Outrigger Canoe Club’s Facebook Page Basically the club want to […]
We are delighted to give you an update on a research project initially funded by the Sussex Cancer Fund. Dr Cressida Lorimer examined the management of elderly patients with aggressive brain tumours. There has been an international call for increasing the amount of research specifically aimed at older patients with cancer and there is currently a […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to announce they are supporting a new research project that aims to get a better understanding into Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Sussex Cancer Fund has pledged 50% funding for Dr. Hyun Park, Clinical Research Fellow in Haematology to carry out the project at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School. The […]
We are excited to invite you to come and meet our team of blood cancer researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The afternoon will start with a tour of our research labs, followed by an opportunity to chat with us over refreshments. As well as seeing how we work and meeting the team, we […]
