This group of researchers from Devon are leading the way in transforming how cancers are detected and treated by harnessing the power of light.
The team, who receive funding through Cancer Research UK, are encouraging people to take part in Race for Life this summer and help fund more life-saving research.
Their innovative use of Raman Spectroscopy, which is based upon the interaction of light with the chemical bonds within a material, is forging a better understanding of treating cancers earlier.
Some of their work centres on patients with oesophageal cancer. A...
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be supporting FORCE Cancer Charity on the 6th of February in support of World Cancer Day by fundraising to support this worthy cause. Staff and residents from Cumberland Grange are inviting members of the community and beyond to join them on the 6th at 11am to help support this wonderful charity.
There will be a delicious cake sale, fun games and an amazing raffle with prizes from Greendale Farm Shop, Illumine Candle Co., Waitrose, Tesco, Luscombe Drinks and more.
One of the first Devon cancer patients to be recruited onto a ground-breaking trial in the region has spoken of his relief at receiving cutting-edge treatment following his diagnosis.
Gary Rowe, 53, from Paignton, was told he had cancer of the throat just before Christmas 2022 and was offered the chance to go on a clinical trial, giving him a new type of radiotherapy, and the prospect of a better long-term outcome.
He has been receiving excellent care under Torbay Hospitaland was told he was eligible for a trial called TORPEdO (Toxicity Reduction using Proton beam...
PEOPLE are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Devon.
The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the town and anyone who joins this January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of the half-price sale by using the code RFL23NY.* This is the 30th year of Race for Life and participants will receive a special medal to mark the milestone.
Every year around 36,300 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West**. Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent,...
One Voice Media is proud to support FORCE Cancer Charity as its charity of the year for 2022. As part of the team’s support, One Voice is inviting the business community of Exeter to purchase a ‘Cream Teas for Cancer’ pack enjoy together on Southernhay Green in central Exeter on Thursday 7th July 12-5pm.
Now in its fifth year, Cream Teas for Cancer has raised more than £22,000 for the Exeter-based charity. Cream teas can be purchased online in advance and will be delivered on the day. Enjoying the cream teas together as a community is a big part of the campaign. FORCE Fundraising...
AN AWARD scheme recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer is being launched today in the South West.
Around 120 children are diagnosed with cancer in the South West every year. Nominations for the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, are now open and families across the South West are being called on to nominate young cancer patients and survivors in the run up to Christmas.
The Star Awards are open to under-18s who have been diagnosed with and treated for cancer in the last five...
The FORCE Christmas tree in Princesshay will be trimmed with especially eco-friendly decorations this year.
A group of patients who have been supported by FORCE came together at the charity’s Support and Information Centre to create a wonderful array of decorations from recycled materials.
They are ready in time for the big switch-on of Christmas trees representing a host of local charities this Thursday (November 18).
The project was co-ordinated by Rachel Stewart, who makes bespoke jewellery from upcycled materials.
People in Devon have been thanked for contributing towards the £1million raised for three life-saving charities as part of Tesco’s ‘Helping you to live healthier’ initiative.
Tesco customers reached the landmark total for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from 13-26 September by rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1.
The funds raised will now help the three charities continue their vital work to save and improve lives.
In addition to the £1 million donated, the campaign raised awareness in Devon about the importance of...
DETERMINED fundraisers across the south west are set to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against cancer as the nation looks beyond lockdown.
Organisers Cancer Research UK have postponed events for the spring and early summer to protect people’s health as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic - and this includes the Race for Life 3K and 5K.
COVID-19 has caused a devastating loss of research funding. Cancer Research UK is predicting a staggering £300 million drop in income over the next three years which could put future medical...
