Life with and after Cervical Cancer: Lorna Cattle's Story 2016 was a big year, I got married, turned 30 and then got diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Not exactly how I had planned my 30th year to go! We decided not to go on our honeymoon straight away, we had a number of other events to
Tele-oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic GRACE researcher Dr Praveena Idaikkadar is planning a project “Tele-oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic”. It was set up in response to covid when outpatient appointments were switched to telephone calls rather than face to face appointments in clinic. The study intends to explore the views of patients with gynaecological cancers
Update From The Research Desk: Mirrors Study We are delighted to be funding The MIRRORS study which is being led by Christina Uwins in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at The Royal Surrey County Hospital. You can learn about the study by reading about it on our research page (here). Here is Christina's latest update:
Surrey Three Peaks Walk 2021 A magnificent walk through the glorious Surrey Countryside conquering Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill and Box Hill in the process! Starting from the village of Holmbury St Mary the walk will take us through ancient woodland, past rivers, ponds and waterfalls and will be a magnificent way to spend a day.
Welcome Gemma! This month GRACE is excited to welcome Gemma Hodgkiss, our new Fundraising and Communications Manager, we'll let Gemma introduce herself: 'I'm thrilled to be joining the team at GRACE. Having worked for healthcare and medical research charities in the past, I never cease to be amazed by the impact charities such as GRACE
Janet Gover Speaks to Brooklands Radio This week is Vulval Cancer Awareness Week! 1,300 women are diagnosed with Vulvar Cancer each year in the UK and sadly 460 will die. To raise awareness for Vulval Cancer, Janet Gover an award-winning author talked to Jill Bennett about her journey with cancer. Janet emphasised the importance of
Janet Gover's Vulval Cancer Story I wanted to write my cancer story in the hope of helping other women, but now I come to do it, it's harder than I expected. Any cancer story is hard… I know that. But cancer of the vulva is hard on two counts. It strikes right at the core
Tis almost the season! Christmas is on its way and this year we will be selling special GRACE Christmas cards! Each pack comes with a set of 10 cards with two different designs and all proceeds go to helping GRACE fund crucial clinical equipment, research and awareness campaigns. Email gemmahodgkiss@grace-charity.org.uk to place your order! 2
Thank you Cathy! Goodness Gracious Tea 2020 We want to say a huge thank you to Cathy Butcher who raised £215 (with gift aid £246.25) by hosting her own Goodness Gracious Tea competition! Cathy invited her friends to bake cakes and send photos of them to be judged by her husband (who was an impartial
What You Need To Know About Gynaecological Cancer 1. There are five types of Gynaecological Cancer Vulval Cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the vulva, the outside parts of the female genitals. Ovarian cancer is a loosely used term that encompasses gynaecological cancer arising from the ovaries, tubes and peritoneum. Endometrial
