oncology
Cancer is...
- a major health problem for our society: 1 or 3 of us will get cancer and 1 in 4 of us will die from it
- a complex disease which is not yet fully understood, it can arise in any part of the body and may behave in a variety of different ways. Different types have different symptoms and require different types of treatment
The Oncology Centre...
- is the focus of cancer care at Addenbrooke's providing state-of-the-art treatment to patients from Cambridge and across the whole of East Anglia
- works closely with teams within Cambridge University to take forward research into screening, prevention and treatment
Demand for treatment is rising and there is increasing pressure on the resources available.
The Oncology Department needs extra funds to extend the Day Unit in order to treat more patients. A bigger day unit would allow a higher number of patients in order to treat more patients and to deliver the highest quality of care.
They need you to help them remain at the forefront of cancer management and make the biggest possible difference to the lives of our patients.
Bryan of Note
Fundraiser, Bryan Watts, is a musician performing Country and Irish songs in and around Cambridge. Bryan raises money for the Oncology Department at Addenbrooke's by selling CDs of his music for £5 each. All profits go to the Oncology Department. For more information or to order a CD email kate.dominy@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
A Pocketbook of Rhyme
by Patricia Rivers
Patricia Rivers had never written a poem before the end of last year but has now put together A Pocketbook of Rhyme, a collection of her poems. Patricia said: “I want to make a difference – because I care.”
The book features positive thinking in simple rhyme at £5.99 per book – Patricia will donate £2 per sale to the Oncology Department at Addenbrooke's.
"I want to highlight through rhyme the effect that positive thought has on us all, in contrast to the negative thoughts we can experience.” Patricia
Just two small examples of her work
To buy a copy of the book contact: yvonne.francis@addenbrookes.nhs.uk