Pelican Cancer Foundation

Pelican Cancer Foundation

Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon 2018

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This years’ Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday October 7. A team of 60 runners are set to take part and they will be running as members of Team Phillips with the aim of raising money for Pelican Cancer Foundation.  Among the runners are Pelican trustees Howard Gardener, whose firm Phillips Solicitors, are the headline sponsors of the event; and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Brendan Moran. This will be the fifth time that Howard and Brendan have taken part in the popular, if gruelling event together!

It’ll be a challenging course which goes through some beautiful countryside and passes through the delightful villages of Cliddesden, Farleigh Wallop and Ellisfield. The 13.1 mile route returns the runners to Basingstoke ending at the War Memorial Park.

This year Phillips has chosen Pelican Cancer Foundation as their charity of the year. If you would like to show your support to Pelican for this event,  please visit the Phillips fundraising page to make a donation.

 

 

Remember a Charity Week: 10th -16th September

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Please consider leaving a gift in your Will to Pelican Cancer Foundation

Have you written your Will? It’s never too early or late to write one. 

One thing is certain, your legacy, no matter the size, will make the world of difference to the life of someone affected by cancer.

Every year in the UK nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with bowel and prostate cancer. Cancer continues to cause death and pain in the lives of many, affecting not only individuals but their friends and families too. Thanks to the work that has been done in research and education, a difference has been made, however there is much more that needs to be done. The work of Pelican Cancer Foundation makes a fundamental difference to patients’ cancer journey – your support and legacy will directly contribute to our committed work to improve survival rates and help patients to live for longer, and have a better quality of life.

We would be truly honoured to be part of your legacy and ask that you consider leaving a gift in your Will to Pelican Cancer Foundation. Your gift can provide enduring support to ensure that one day we cure below the belt cancers.

If you’d like more information about how to leave a gift in your Will – email us today or speak to Catherine at Pelican Cancer Foundation on 01256 314746. 

If you decide you’d like to include us in your Will, please let us know, we would be delighted to include you in our charity communications to keep you up to date with our work and show where your legacy will go. Please visit our leaving a legacy page for more information.

Make a Will during September* with Phillips Solicitors Basingstoke and 10% of the fee will be donated to Pelican! We want you to be part of our work today, and tomorrow. #LiveWellforLonger.

* Offer expires at 5pm on 14th September 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIPTOP: Pelican launches trailblazing national prostate cancer treatment programme

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We are now at the forefront of a groundbreaking national development programme aimed at improving treatment for men affected by prostate cancer.

Transformation In the Prostate cancer pathway – Teamwork fOr Patients (TIPTOP)

A series of free workshops in Britain and Ireland will raise awareness among prostate cancer teams (MDTs) – including urologists, radiologists, clinical nurse specialists, pathologists, oncologists and radiographers –to help patients get the best possible treatment and care.

New prostate cancer treatment guidelines have been developed and our programme will bring the MDTs together to talk about the latest treatment pathways that are available to patients.

The charity will be working with international experts in prostate cancer on the content and delivery, once more showing that Basingstoke is a centre of excellence for cancer treatment.

The programme will not only improve clinical confidence in prostate cancer care and give a better outcome to patients, it could also make long-term savings for the NHS.

With fantastic support from donors and friends in Basingstoke, Pelican seed-funded research which showed that early MRI scans can help men get the best treatment. There is evidence that not all hospitals have been able to change practice and offer these scans before a biopsy.

We’ll be taking to the road from January 2019 until 2021 to inform prostate cancer teams about the latest pathway for prostate cancer – essential knowledge in the drive to reduce the number of men who are diagnosed every year.

Currently, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 47,000 new cases in the UK every year and rising. With over 11,000 prostate cancer deaths in the UK every year, the programme offers a real opportunity to improve the journey for men and their families who are affected by prostate cancer.

Pelican is seeking financial backing and sponsors to support this vitally important work. To discuss this, contact Sarah Crane on 01256 314746 or email us.

Bob’s story

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Bob Williams – The Prostate Saga – My journey through prostate cancer

L to R: Bob Williams, Sarah Crane (CEO of Pelican Cancer Foundation),

 

My recent 60th birthday was not as enjoyable as I would have liked, about a week before it I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately, it is described as treatable, but doing nothing is not an option. This all started back in August 2014 when I needed to see my GP because of a pulled hamstring and mentioned that I was going to the loo more frequently. My GP suggested that I have a blood test to check my PSA, she also explained about the other ‘treats’ that form part of the diagnosis.  Well, the PSA came back as 3.6 which she thought was a little high, so we progressed to the next stage. DRE is a digital examination, but there’s nothing technical about it.  So far I’ve been prodded and poked, sliced and diced, I’ve had a DRE, an MRI, a TRUS biopsy and a bone scan.

Why am I writing this? Hopefully so that anyone who reads this and is male, around 50 years old or more and has not had themselves checked goes and gets themselves checked.  If through reading this one person gets themselves checked, then my work is done. The message still remains the same, if you know a man over 45 who has not had a PSA test, drag the shy, selfish so-and-so down to the doctor’s and get it done!

Read Bob Williams’ story here.

Pelican welcomes new Chair of Trustees 

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Pelican has welcomed Mary Edwards as its new Chair of Trustees. We are all delighted to welcome her and look forward to working with her developing the charity’s plans for the future.  Mary brings great understanding and experience of the NHS, including research.

Mary is taking over from Sir Peter Michael – and during his time as chairman, Pelican has worked with doctors and nurses from across the UK and Europe to research and embed major changes in both bowel and prostate cancer treatment.

Mary is former chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a Governor of the University of Winchester. She joined Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital in 1995 as Director of Nursing and Patient Services and was appointed Chief Executive in 2003. She led the successful integration of Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust with Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust to form Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in January 2012.

She said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Chair of Trustees for Pelican Cancer Foundation.

“Pelican focuses on a cause that is very dear to my heart, having spent my whole career working alongside clinicians pushing the boundaries of diagnosis, treatment and care for patients who are diagnosed with cancer.”


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