Laura shared the challenges their family faced through Dave’s multiple treatments and hospital stays, and how they navigated this journey while raising their 2-year-old son. One of the toughest parts, she reflected, was the lack of guidance on how to help a young child understand what was happening around them.
#CancerCare #CancerEducation
We were honoured to welcome Dr. Laura Charlesworth & Paul Elkin for “What You Learn When Cancer Comes Home.”💬
Paul shared his powerful journey with cancer — from diagnosis & treatment to moments of struggle and strength. 💙
#HNCCONF2025
🔬Research Update
Are you a patient or caregiver affected by Head & Neck Cancer? Your voice matters. 🗣️
Researchers at Monash University are conducting a survey to explore ‘patient and carer perspectives of low muscle mass (sarcopenia) in head and neck cancer’. Your insights could directly shape how health professionals communicate about this critical issue, improving care and support for those facing similar challenges.
Join the survey and make a difference. Scan the QR code or follow this link to learn more:
🔗https://t.co/ZTLm1wEBF5
#CancerResearch #CancerCare #CancerSupport #Sarcopenia
You still have time to register for our first free lecture of 2025 with Prof. Hanna of @ucleastman
Register: https://t.co/8In4wr979q
#medtwitter#dentallife
Do you work with patients who experience late effects due to their HN Radiotherapy? Is this an area you have a special interest/ experience or expertise? Have a look at the link below 👇
SoR's professional officer for education, Dr @LA_charlesworth, is next up on the speaker's stand, exploring education in radiotherapy in the UK. Laura is presenting on how the number of student Therapeutic Radiographers has changed in recent years #ARC2024
In one of three breakout sessions at #ARC2024, University Hospital Leicester's head of radiotherapy Suzanne Jordan discusses the importance of "caring for our professionals" and ensuring wellbeing underpins service delivery.
This weekend (June 2) is National Cancer Survivors Day, a day to recognize cancer survivors, raise awareness, and—most importantly—celebrate life.
Kim Barnard is part of our Ambassador Program -read her full story here: https://t.co/5zlTIr9HRi
@Urologycnsleics@Leic_hospital@PROSTaid looking forward the the dragon boat challenge on Sunday at the riverside festival, give us a cheer and any spare change to support the work of PROSTaid who support our patients and our professionals here at UHL & NGH 🐲🛶
Leicester Mercury published an article today on our Head & Neck Cancer Robotic Surgery @Leic_hospital following the £1.5million donation from the Samworth Foundation to @DrFoxLHC for the robot.
Patients with early cancers can avoid chemoradiation ❤️
Thanks to all our MDT 🥳👏
Looking forward to listening to @LA_Charlesworth discussing her PhD findings on severe mental health and cancer at #OPC24 on the living with and beyond stage today