Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal | Southend Hospital

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Over 385,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year - that's one diagnosis every 90 seconds.

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The Cancer centre at Southend Hospital alone, delivers some 30,000 doses of radiotherapy treatment each year to approximately 2,500 patients across Mid and South Essex.

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Host, sponsor or attend a fundraising event • Take on a challenge • Volunteer your time • Display fundraising collection tins • Save your silver coins in collection jars • Spread the word about the Spotlight Appeal

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We can improve the experience of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy treatment for years to come.

Our aim

The Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal aims to raise £600,000 to fund ultra-precise, state-of-the-art radiotherapy positioning devices which provide set-up and motion management during radiotherapy.

Nicky Whilde

Head of Radiotherapy Physics - Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

We are delighted that the Charitable Foundation has launched this appeal to allow Southend to be among the first NHS cancer centres to bring SGRT technology to our radiotherapy patients.

Emma Chaplin

Associate Director of Nursing for Cancer - Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

A less restrictive mask and no need for tattoos will have a hugely positive impact on our patients, both known to cause short and long-term psychological distress to patients.

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Southend’s Hospital catchment area for all patients needing cancer treatment

The map shows the hospitals located within the Mid and South Essex area. The Spotlight Appeal is raising money within this catchment for any patients needing cancer treatment.

Southend Hospital is responsible in helping all the residents within this area with their cancer treatment.

If you live within this catchment then please either support an event or make a donation to help buy this state-of-the-art machinery for Southend Hospital. This will help all of us in our fight against cancer.

You have raised £920,000 towards the £600,000 target!
Donate today and help buy Southend Hospital's essential state-of-the-art new Surface Guided Radiotherapy Treatment machines.

Help us revolutionise cancer treatment!

Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation is raising vital funds to improve the delivery of radiotherapy treatment, bettering the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment in Mid and South Essex.