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Purpose of the Sussex Cancer Fund
We work together with the NHS to help make life better for cancer patients in Sussex providing of equipment and services that make a tangible difference for patients who are often on a difficult and stressful journey. We also selectively fund and enable Sussex based cancer research programs that contribute to the understanding of cancers and improved outcomes for patients.
What We Do
Over the years we have carried out a number of refurbishment projects including reception areas & chemotherapy waiting rooms, through to quiet rooms & ward upgrades. One of our biggest building projects was the collaboration to build the Horizon Centre. We also pay for larger items of equipment, like scanners & chemotherapy chairs, blood pressure monitors, & much more.
We provide additional services to make patient treatment a little more comfortable. Things like nice tea & coffee for patients, through to up to date magazines, medical acupuncture to help relieve chemotherapy symptoms & the much relied upon patient car park to name but a few...
We regularly fund research projects, including blood, brain, anal, breast & bladder cancers as well as advanced radiography techniques & Remote Outcomes Monitoring to improve patient care. In addition to funding research projects we also contribute towards research equipment.