The wonderful Madeleine Townsend passed away in October last year after suffering from a rare and unusually aggressive form of endometrial cancer. Here, her loving husband Peter Townsend talks about her diagnosis, treatment, and her inspiringly positive passion for life. “I am a retired gynaecologist and I worked closely with GRACE founder Simon Butler-Manuel. When
Lucy Dodd's Cervical Cancer Story GRACE Woman Lucy Dodds, was diagnosed with cervical cancer last June after a routine cervical screening revealed abnormal cells. She shares her experience of being diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer and urges all women to attend their routine smear appointment. “2018 is not a year that I will forget in
Beautiful flowers from Flowers by Elaine in Dorking Wow - Elaine, Sandra and Shirley of Flowers by Elaine in Dorking, Surrey. We want to share with everyone the beautiful flowers you gave to us for the GRACE Race Day on 13th September. We can’t thank you enough for your stunning gift of floral
GRACE Funds Probes to Treat Cervical Cancer GRACE is delighted to provide funding of £17,000 to purchase a new probe for the Hitachi Ultrasound Machine, which GRACE also funded. This will allow the Alex Stewart, Adrian Franklin and their team treating gynaeoncological cancers in St. Luke’s Cancer Centre to perform complex brachytherapy insertions
Over 100 guests enjoyed a wonderful, sun filled day at Sandown Park on Friday 13th September, which turned out to be a lucky day for these supporters of GRACE cancer charity. (Gynae-oncology Research and Clinical Excellence). The tote was busy paying out winnings and the successful fundraising raised over £20,000. The event took place in
Anne Holton's Endometrial Cancer Story Our lovely GRACE Woman, Anne Holton, has shared her experience of endometrial cancer and her treatment via robotic surgery at the RSCH. “My story began in February 2018, when at the end of a routine visit to the doctor I happened to say “Oh by the way, I am experiencing
Pandy Dean's Ovarian Cancer Story GRACE Woman Pandy Dean has been passionate about fundraising for GRACE since her ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2016. Here, she describes her experience of ovarian cancer and explains why increased awareness of the disease is so essential. “I had my surgery in September 2016. Prior to that I was really
GRACE supports Roger's Immunotherapy Research Day We would like to thank GRACE Supporter and Volunteer, Roger MacDivitt for his continuing awareness and fundraising activity. Not only is he promoting the GRACE Hound around Haslemere raising funds for GRACE, but he also organised a hugely successful Three Counties Immunotherapy Day in August which took
GRACE is dedicated to on-going collaborative research. This is vital to improve the treatment, recovery and survival rates of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. We are proud to be funding several pieces of research at the moment, through PhD and MD studies, which has resulted in the publication of the following research papers in recent
Huge thanks to Helen & Martin Thomas for raising £1012 for GRACE through their NGS Open Garden on Sunday 13th September. Over 430 visitors to Hill Farm in Westcott were able to enjoy Helen’s beautiful garden in glorious September sunshine and warmth. Delicious tea and cakes were served all day and the trade was very
