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HELPING WOMEN FACE CANCER

In the UK, 18,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year. This is 53 women diagnosed every day, and 21 of these will die.

GRACE is dedicated to research which will improve the treatment, recovery, and survival rates of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. We are currently involved in several projects including investigation of chemotherapy resistant ovarian cancers. The findings of these studies feed into the wider UK network, helping to influence and shape the diagnosis and treatment of these women.

 
 
 
 
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July in England instantly brings to mind strawberries with cream and Wimbledon! While there were some hard shots being hit across the tennis courts at Wimbledon, the gynaecological oncology community had gathered at London between the 4th -6th July 2018 to share knowledge and evidence based research.

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BGCS Conference 2018
BGCS Conference 2018

Registrar, Suzi Hutt is currently carrying out GRACE funded research into endometrial cancer.  She, along with Mr Chaterjee and Mr Tailor, attended the BGCS conference this year. Here, she writes about exciting developments in gynaecological cancer research. 


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"A 26-Year-Old Womb Cancer Survivor On How To Spot The Symptoms"
"A 26-Year-Old Womb Cancer Survivor On How To Spot The Symptoms"

Our wonderful GRACE Woman Lydia Brain has written another piece for Refinery 29. She talks about her experience of endometrial cancer and urges women to be aware of the symptoms.

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GRACE Sponsors Annual BIARGS Conference
GRACE Sponsors Annual BIARGS Conference

GRACE Chair,  Mr Simon Butler–Manuel and Conference Secretary Dr Kavitha Madhuri hosted the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS) this year at the University of Surrey.

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A big thank you to Callum Mott, age 11, who recently cycled 15 miles through the summer heat to raise an incredible £245 for GRACE ☀️
One of our lovely GRACE women, Pandy Dean. Pandy is passionate about spreading awareness of ovarian cancer and fundraising to support GRACE 💜 • “In September 2016 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. • Up until that day I was an extremely fit middle aged woman with no health issues whatsoever. I worked six days a week, taught Zumba in the evenings and did 4 miles every morning before breakfast.I had no obvious symptoms. A nagging pain, like a period pain, that was just annoying more than anything else. A little bloated round the mid section, but I was middle aged….that happens. Maybe I needed to pee more often, but I put that down to the amount of water I drank. • Unfortunately they were all signs. In hindsight the symptoms were there, just so very mild I didn’t see them. After surgery I was told I had Carcinosarcoma of the ovary stage 3C. The cancer had spread. I am now post chemo and passionate about telling woman to be vigilant for signs of this hideous disease. • I have already had a woman thank me for introducing her to GRACE and the signs to look for with ovarian cancer. Knowledge is everything and will save lives.”
A big thank you to @scrumptious_catering_surrey for putting on a gorgeous spread of food for one of our GRACE tea parties 🥂 • Gorgeous flowers were also provided by the talented @saskiafrost 💐 Thank you to all the ladies that came along and made it such a lovely afternoon #GRACEWomen • Photo from: @saskiafrost
It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek • Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under the age of 35. Early stage cervical cancer may have no symptoms so it is vital you attend your screening. • GRACE founder and Consultant Surgeon in Gynaecological Oncology at the RSCH, Simon Butler-Manuel said: ‘Many young people suffer with embarrassment and hang-ups about their sexuality and body image. If you can, help or encourage any young person you know to have the HPV vaccine and to attend their smear test. It could save their life and those of their children.’ #CervicalScreening
• Vaginal Cancer • Cancer of the vagina is rare, with fewer than 300 women diagnosed each year in the UK. However, it’s important to be aware of the signs to look out for. Symptoms include: - A blood-stained vaginal discharge - Bleeding after sexual intercourse and pain - Blood in the urine, the need to pass urine frequently and the need to pass urine at night - Pain in the back passage (rectum) may occur If you have any of these symptoms, see your GP #vaginalcancer #awareness
A big thank you to all the lovely ladies who gave their time to help at the GRACE fashion show 💫 A special thank you to Lissy’s Boutique who modelled their gorgeous clothing and raised an amazing £761 for GRACE #fundraising
One of our lovely GRACE women Ejay and her gorgeous pup (named Grace after us!) 🐶 • “I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer September 2016 at age 28. It was picked up after a collapse without which it may have gone unnoticed. I am a junior doctor, an elite athlete and take pride in my health so a massive life shock. To be told prognosis may not be good, you may need a hysterectomy, your career in the Army/as a professional cyclist may be over and you need major open surgery, well the cliche it will never happen to you came to mind. All of a sudden life wasn't a guarantee and I was forced to think about mortality before I had even got to the second chapter of my adult life. • Lucky for me my after my surgery and removal of a 1.3kg tumour, I was given the all clear. But a year down the line and I may not have been so fortunate and even with chemotherapy some tumours are resistant. Not everybody gets my fairytale ending. In fact only 1 in 3 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer make it to 5 years after diagnosis.” She was recently awarded UK Armed Forces Sportswoman of the year. A huge achievement and thoroughly deserved #GRACEwomen
A big thank you to everyone who posted their green tokens in the GRACE slot in Waitrose Guildford throughout March. You helped us raise an amazing £479.50! #waitrose
 
 
 
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