Advanced ovarian cancer patients who receive robotic surgery benefit from improved recovery, which could allow them to start chemotherapy and the journey to recovery sooner, our new study has found. The study, MIRRORS, is sponsored by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and funded by GRACE. It is an initial clinical study to assess the feasibility
GRACE has released a new poster to mark Gynae Cancer Awareness month across Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex this September.Available upon request to GP surgeries and hospitals, the poster highlights the symptoms of all five gynaecological cancers to women and their loved ones and conveys the simple message that gynae cancer symptoms shouldn’t stay private.Simon Butler-Manuel, GRACE
GRACE is thrilled to welcome Ciara Lawrence as a volunteer ambassador to help raise awareness of gynae cancers among women. Ciara is a person with a learning disability who works as an engagement lead for leading learning disability charity, Mencap. She is passionate about ensuring women get the support & treatment they
On March 30th, 2023, the University of Surrey hosted an annual Student Enterprise showcase centred around the theme of women's entrepreneurship. The event was a great success and offered a unique opportunity for GRACE Charity to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from successful women in various industries. The showcase began
GRACE Charity is set to take part in an upcoming event on March 30th, which promises to bring together an impressive group of women entrepreneurs at the University of Surrey, Guildford. The event will feature an expert panel of inspiring businesswomen, sharing their insights on entrepreneurship and their journey to success.
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
“The moral of this story is that if you feel like something isn’t right, get it checked out.” Cathy Butcher's Endometrial Cancer Story So, this is my journey which started in June 2017. At the age of 49, I thought I was just going through the start of the menopause as I had read so
Remembering Beverley by Michelle McGrath All I can say is that Bev was unique in that she got this very rare cancer and kicked its arse within a year or so the first time around. Despite the high mortality rate of it, in a very short time span, she lasted another 7 years before it
Emma's Emotional Cervical Cancer Journey "I felt like the chair was swallowing me up. My husband and I were in complete disbelief. We were both frightened, scared and lost. The only thing we knew was that from this moment life wouldn’t be the same." It all began back in July 2013 after giving birth to
Congratulations to Hellen Revenko, one of our GRACE Women, who completed the Windsor Easter Walk on 20 April in just under 8 hours. This challenging 25 mile walk is held annually, starting at Windsor Great Park, up Runnymede Hill, along the Thames towpath and back to the Racecourse. This year Hellen was able to enjoy
