"There’s been a Breakthrough at the Hope Clinical Trials Facility"

Eazi Business • January 13, 2019

What a year this has been already and we’re only in March! In 2019 we have seen that the funds raised by ourselves, Breast Cancer Now and the European Union Seventh Framework Programme has contributed to a new breakthrough study. The research study was conducted by the University of Leicester and has been carried out at our Clinical Trials Facility.

We’re delighted to announce this study has suggested that changing the time a patient receives radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer could reduce its overall toxicity and potential side-effects. The side-effects you could potentially see in a patient include chronic pain and/or peeling of the skin, so doing whatever we can to help prevent these is crucial.

The research showed that the risk of developing side effects is greater in patients receiving radiotherapy in the morning as your body’s cells divide, making them more susceptible to damage from the X-rays.

It is recorded that around 30,000 people a year undergo radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. We believe that the new research taking place at our Research Facility can be a starting point for personalised treatment for breast cancer, allowing maximum effectiveness whilst reducing side-effects and discomfort. More trials will have to take place to fully support the findings of this research.

Our Chief Executive, Nigel Rose has said: “It’s always a proud moment to see that Hope Against Cancer is playing a key role in funding the research to help find the latest cancer treatment.”

“This research is vital for developing breast cancer treatment. It motivates us so much to see how much of a difference our fundraising makes. We wouldn’t be able to fund this vital research if it wasn’t for the generosity and hard work of the public, community groups and organisations who donate to us.”

If you want to get involved in supporting vital research projects, you can help us by fundraising! Whether you choose to have a cake sale or run a marathon, any amount raised is greatly appreciated by the team at Hope Against Cancer. For more information on how to help us beat cancer by fundraising then click on the button below!

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On 1 st September thousands of runners took part in the London Big Half Marathon. Among the crowds were 18 incredible people taking part to raise money for Hope Against Cancer. The 13.1 mile course took the runners on a journey across London starting at Tower Bridge and ending at the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The event began at 8.25am with the start of the elite wheelchair race. This was closely followed by the elite runners and then the first mass wave. Dame Kelly Holmes led the elite runners off the start line. HOPE’s own Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager, Tim Gorman-Powell, ran in elite group A… Tim said, “I’m not sure how or why I found myself in that group but I enjoyed running alongside the best of the best for the short time I did so!” The sun was shining and spirits were high. The atmosphere was amazing as thousands of friends and family roared on the 10,000+ runners through the streets of London. The finish line was packed with spectators and reverberated to the loud music playing over the PA system. Tim concludes that it was “an incredible event from start to finish, with a great atmosphere and a beautiful route through the capital.” The HOPE runners not only raised thousands for cancer research and trials support but they also had a wonderful day. Here is some of their feedback: "It was a pleasure to run the Big Half in aid of Hope Against Cancer with a wonderful amount of money raised so far!" "I can't put it into words, it was so hot and hard but I LOVED IT!! Thank you so much for this amazing experience" "Great day running in London for Hope Against Cancer" "Enjoyable day in the capital with a great group of people all running for Hope Against Cancer. I even set a new half marathon PB!!!" We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that made the trip to support Hope Against Cancer and life changing cancer research and clinical trials here in Leicestershire and Rutland.