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GRACE Women: Bridget Green

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.

From the Researcher’s Desk

Dr Hersha Patel We asked our Chair Simon Butler-Manuel and his Specialist Registrar Dr Hersha Patel, to reflect on the sometimes confusing messages given by the press and social media about cervical cancer screening and immunisation which often gives the impression that cervical cancer will soon be eradicated. They also reflect on the

2020-02-17T14:47:36+00:00News, Research|

Lynda Raises Awareness on Brooklands Radio

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

2020-05-20T08:56:42+00:00Awareness, Lynda Dalton, News|

Anne Holton on Brooklands Radio

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

2020-02-18T09:52:21+00:00Anne Holton, Awareness, News|

GRACE Women: Sue Clarke

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

2021-01-07T15:14:52+00:00Awareness, News, Sue Clarke, Women|

GRACE Women: Madeleine Townsend

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

2020-02-18T09:52:07+00:00Awareness, News, Women|

GRACE Women: Lucy Dodds

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

2021-01-07T15:01:42+00:00Awareness, Lucy Dodds, News, Women|

GRACE Funds Probes to Treat Cervical Cancer

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

2020-02-18T09:52:30+00:00Awareness, News, Research|
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