A big thank you to Emma Louise Davies who was interviewed by Allison Ferns at BBC Radio Surrey this week. Emma, who has previously been treated for cervical cancer, started experiencing concerning symptoms during lockdown. She was keen to speak to a consultant, but didn't want to visit the Royal Surrey Hospital. Emma was
From Dr Kavitha Madhuri, MD - Gynaeoncologist with the RSCH Team, GRACE Researcher We are currently facing an invisible enemy. Unprecedented times that none of us have ever seen in our medical careers. We have the training, the will and the determination to get our patients and our community through this. While I write my
Our lovely GRACE Woman, Bridget Green has spoken on Brooklands Radio about her experience of vulva cancer. It’s a fantastic interview and very informative, so click here to give it a listen and read her firsthand written account here. https://www.brooklandsradio.co.uk/podcasts/BridgetGreen2019-11-07.mp3
Bridget Green's Vulval Cancer Story Before I begin my story, let me tell you about myself. My name is Bridget, I was 71 when diagnosed with cancer of the vulva and until that point had a healthy life. I had been suffering with Lichen Sclerosus for a few years. This condition effects the vaginal areas.
Lynda Raises Awareness on Brooklands Radio We are very grateful to Lynda Dalton for sharing her experience of Robotic Surgery on Brooklands Radio as part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and we’re so pleased to hear she continues to do well. Lynda kindly participated in the RoBoQoL study that we are recruiting to
A big thank you to Anne Holton, who spoke on Brooklands Radio during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month about how she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and her treatment (via robotic surgery at the RSCH) by GRACE chair Simon Butler-Manuel. Click the link below to have a listen! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE
Sue Clarke's Endometrial Cancer Story Ex midwife and GRACE Woman, Sue Clarke, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2016. Here, she shares her experience of being diagnosed and treated for a gynaecological cancer, and how her passion for baking cakes made her get involved with GRACE. “For me, everything happened very very quickly. It was
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
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
