Best of our blog 2022: looking back at the year Take a look at our most read blogs of 2022. From new launches, to supporter stories and fundraising successes, our blog brings you stories throughout the year.
Thank you to our fabulous fundraisers in 2022! We’re so grateful for the money raised by so many people across the year. From running marathons to birthday celebrations, the money you, our supporters raise, brings hope to so many families and helps fund continued research at The Royal Marsden.
Ambitious new study aims to revolutionise the NHS referral pathway for patients with suspected head and neck cancer. Researchers from The Royal Marsden have launched the EVEREST-HN study which they hope will speed up the diagnosis of head and neck cancer by giving patients quicker access to specialist cancer doctors.
'Emerging from the Haze' - supporting patients with chemo brain Staff at The Royal Marsden have developed and launched the UK's very first course to support patients experiencing CRCI, or 'Chemo brain', with funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Two new trustees appointed by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity We are pleased to welcome Andrew Fisher OBE and Roger Gray who have been appointed as new Trustees and bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise.
‘Our daughter Alex was our inspiration to take on the London to Brighton Cycle Ride’ Fundraisers Chris and Carolyn share their experience taking part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity after their daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer.
‘I never experienced any other symptoms besides mild spotting.’ – Klodjana’s story 42-year-old Klodjana shares her story, from receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis, to having robotic surgery, and running The Royal Parks half marathon, raising over £3,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Another year of breakthroughs in cancer research at The Royal Marsden This #WorldCancerDay we’re celebrating some of The Royal Marsden’s greatest achievements over the last year that will improve the lives of cancer patients.
Malcolm and Patch take on The Banham Marsden March! Malcolm took part in The Banham Marsden March for the first time in 2022 to mark 40 years since his fundraising began for The Royal Marsden and to say thank you for the care and treatment he received.
New wellbeing app provides support to teenagers and young adults with cancer Patients and clinicians from The Royal Marsden have collaborated with Careology to develop an innovative app to offer health and wellbeing support for young people with cancer.
Liz’s Banham Marsden March Liz was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in February 2021 and referred to The Royal Marsden for treatment. Two years later, Liz is still in remission and took part in The Banham Marsden March in 2022 with friends and family, raising over £10k!