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Research & Grants

Dr Kathryn Graham, Clinical Oncologist secured a second research grant worth £14,635 for optimising the management of locally advanced inoperable endometrial cancer by integrating molecular profile (a genomic test that identifies abnormal gene changes inside a tumour) at diagnosis.

Endometrial (womb) cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer. In the majority of cases, it is diagnosed at an early stage and can be cured with surgery, sometimes followed by chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy to lower the risk of cancer returning.

This project aims to identify which patients are most likely to respond to chemotherapy and have an operation.

In the future, Dr Graham hopes to extend this work and identify patients who may need additional or alternative forms of treatment to improve their lifespan.

We received 30 grant applications with the launch of our Open grants programme for a variety of items including research projects, clinical fellowships, medical equipment, patient support and staffing posts

wellbeing update

satellite services reopen

As well as reopening our Wellbeing Centre for inpatients at The Beatson during summer, our satellite services at other locations across the West of Scotland have also reopened.

This means you can access our Wellbeing services at the following locations:

• The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre • Clinic P – New Victoria Hospital • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital • Lanarkshire Beatson • Royal Alexandra Hospital • Vale of Leven Hospital & Health Centre • Glasgow Royal Infirmary • Inverclyde Royal Hospital

For the most up-to-date information please call the Wellbeing Centre directly on 0141 301 7667.