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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
New Surrey study into exercise's link to cancer recovery
A new study is looking to determine whether exercise can help tackle patients being treated by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust are taking part in a clinical trial prescribing moderate to intense exercise to help tackle study aims to prove that exercise during chemotherapy and before surgery may help to reduce the size of cancerous tumours and improve outcomes for Milton, a patient taking part in the study, said: "Cancer takes away a lot of things and you can feel a little bit like a passenger. It can be quite a dark time and this gives you something to focus on that you can control." As part of the trial, oesophageal cancer patients are given a moderate to intense exercise programme including cycling and strength of the initial study, in partnership with the University of Surrey, say that following the programme some tumours have been "undetectable" during surgery. So far 22 people have taken part in the trial, with 11 given a 16-week exercise programme while the others were say the exercise programme, known as "prehabilitation", can lead to fewer complications during chemotherapy and surgery through better cardiovascular health and muscular David Bartlett, co-first author of the study, said: "If you have been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer this is the time we can give you some sort of ownership over your journey."Researchers are now looking to invite more cancer patients to be involved in a wider study to understand whether the earlier results can help to improve treatment on a larger scale.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Surrey nurse's 'sock-cessful' idea to prevent falls praised
An NHS nurse has been celebrated for his idea to prevent falls. The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust praised Ivan Maglanque for his concept in introducing bright yellow socks for a Lead Falls Prevention Nurse, his plan aims to improve the visibility of vulnerable people in wards to hospital staff."We care for a lot of elderly and vulnerable patients and are always looking for ways to improve patient safety and experience," Mr Maglanque said. "Sometimes, just very simple ideas can make all the difference," he concept is now being piloted with frailty ward patients at Royal Surrey after being approved, according to the trust.
BBC News
13-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Surrey's new MRI centre to help earlier cancer diagnoses
A new NHS diagnostic centre which will offer thousands of extra MRI scans to people in Surrey has opened its Surrey NHS Foundation Trust's new facility at Milford Hospital means an additional 11,000 MRI and 9,500 CT scans can be carried out each trust said the additional scans will help to identify illnesses such as cancer and heart disease more quickly and ensure patients receive potentially life-saving care centre is intended to ease pressure on the diagnostic facility at Guildford Hospital, which is under increasing pressure from a growing number of patients. Milford's diagnostic centre is home two MRI scanners and the latest CT will complement the services already available at the hospital, which include X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiogram and Stead, group chief executive for Royal Surrey and Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals, said: "I am delighted that our new community diagnostic centre has started to welcome its first patients, allowing them access to high-tech scans and diagnostic testing closer to home."This continued investment in our community hospitals is a key part of our strategy to boost out-of-hospital care and reduce reliance on our main hospital site in Guildford."I am hugely proud of everyone who has been involved in this project, which we know will ultimately improve health outcomes for the communities that we serve."
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Paralympic gold medallist opens Surrey Cancer Centre
The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre was reopened by two-time Paralympic gold medallist Erin Kennedy on Tuesday following a £6m refurbishment. Kennedy, appointed OBE last year for rowing and breast cancer awareness, was treated at the centre after being diagnosed in May 2022, aged 29, with triple negative breast cancer. She told staff: "You are all working together to provide an amazing service for the many thousands of people that will come through your doors at a time when their world has stood still." Sophie Otter, chief of service for oncology, said: "This project has seen us double the clinical space available, which will ultimately enable us to save more lives as early diagnosis and treatment options continue to grow." As well as increased clinical space, the refurbishments include a space for carrying out blood tests, a dedicated information hub and a sensitive conversation suite. Kennedy underwent 15 rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy before she was given the all-clear in March 2023. "The new facilities have been designed around patient needs and provide a welcoming environment that is expertly equipped to support individuals and their loved ones," she said. "The incredible care at Royal Surrey was second to none, their approach enabled me to continue competing whilst on chemotherapy and the team truly understood me as a person, not just a patient." During the opening, Kennedy presented the centre with her framed Team GB Lycra. "It wasn't just my rowing team that came with me on this journey but my team at the Royal Surrey who became a part of my integral, everyday, part of my team," she added. Louise Stead, group chief executive of Ashford and St Peter's and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts, said the opening was "the culmination of many years of planning and hard work in partnership with our patients". The cancer centre, previously known as St Luke's, was opened in Guildford by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1997. According to the centre, three million people now receive care at the hospital each year. The NHS said one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Kennedy wins Euro gold year after cancer diagnosis Bowel cancer vaccine trial launched Paralympian wants better cancer care for young people Royal Surrey Cancer Centre
