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 […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is delighted to have purchased 4 heat pads for the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) based at the Royal County Hospital. Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs) provide dedicated departments and expert staff to deliver high-intensity experimental research and mean that patients are more likely to be offered the opportunity to participate in clinical […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund Acupuncture Service has been in great demand, with many patients receiving the benefits of the treatment since it started in 2017. Now in its 5th Year, the Community Based Acupuncture Service (CBAS) started by two medical acupuncturists, Dr Carolyn Rubens (Former President of the British Medical Acupuncture Society and GP) and […]
We recently had a request from the Radiotherapy Team, specifically for the mould room for some heavy-duty plastic boxes. Intrigued to understand more about why the team needed so many boxes we popped along to see Dosimetrists Marissa & Rica to find out more. So in simple terms, the boxes are to be used to […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund’s ethos has always been to make treatment a little more bearable and we are always looking for ways to improve patient experience. These are often very small changes but can make a big difference and this is one of those examples. David Witham, Fund Manager was recently working in the Chemo […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund’s mantra of trying to make cancer treatment more bearable is never more illustrated by our onsite massage therapist Gabby Bigness. Gabby works through Full Circle Fund but is funded by the Sussex Cancer Fund, to give our patients a little relief while receiving treatment. Gabby works in the Chemotherapy Unit at […]
Faye Donnachie, Nurse Manager, Chemo Ward, Brighton receiving a new Cannulation Trolley from the Sussex Cancer Fund. Many thanks to the friends and family of Chris Milton who raised funds for this important piece of equipment. If you would like to help the Sussex Cancer Fund buy more specialist equipment to help cancer patients throughout Sussex […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is excited to be funding a project which aims to gain a more detailed understanding of the gut biome in relation to anal cancer and treatment programmes. The project is being carried out by Hamish Sinclair, Core Medical Trainee under the supervision of Dr Duncan Gilbert, Consultant in Clinical Oncology. […]
We recently purchased an anatomically precise 3D head model for the Head & Neck Team at Brighton. The model will be used to explain to patients details of their conditions and treatment plans more easily. The model is life-size and shows muscles, nerves, vessels, and bony structures. The picture shows Robyn Payne, Macmillan Nuse specialist, […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund recently reported on their support for a project with the Enhanced Supportive Care team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, to remotely collect quality of life data for cancer patients who may require palliative care input and provide them with additional support at an earlier stage. This project is headed by Dr […]
