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Issue 18 – 2017
THE GLADES, BROMLEY NEWS AND UPDATES, PAGES 18-19
INSIDE: CCT FUNDING
NEWS AND UPDATES
CCT TIGER WARD
NEWS AND UPDATES
FROG WARD
Jokes & Puzzles Inside
UPDATE
CCT EVENTS UPDATE
HOUSE OF COMMONS DINNER, PAGE 16
MEET OUR NEW MINI MASCOT
LILY-MAE ANNUAL BIKE RIDE 2017, SEE PAGE
PLUS: • ETHAN’S JOKES • SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE • DONATION FORMS
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA SEE PAGES 26-27
• HEALTHCARE ADVICE • NEW TRADE SECTION • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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elcome to edition number 18 of our FUNdraising magazine. The principal aim of our charity is to fund additional staff in the Cancer and Leukaemia Units that serve our community. We have been doing this for the last 12 years and will continue to do so for as long as is necessary. We also supply funding for capital projects and all sorts of equipment that our cash strapped NHS cannot afford at this time. Following our investment in the staffing levels we have now agreed to fund nursing courses for the staff that work in the Tiger and Frog POSCU Units. Both units are aiming to achieve Level 2 status which will among other things allow them to give Infusional Chemotherapy. Infusional Chemotherapy is given over several hours and this service is currently supplied by the Royal Marsden Hospital or Great Ormond Street Hospital for children. If our units are successful in achieving Level 2 status it will save our families the ordeal of travelling to and from Central London to receive their treatment. We wish them the best of luck because their success will certainly make a difference to the families undergoing treatment. It’s election time again and the news is full of promises about making more money available for the NHS, money that never seems to get to where it’s most needed. I watch Question Time now and then and listen to the carefully selected blue, red and green parrots pumping out the party line, they don’t seem to have one grain of original thought between them. We have some really good MP’s serving our area and it would be a breath of fresh air to see a few of them on the programme. I’ll keep my fingers crossed on that one! Let’s hope that the next round of cuts are applied to the branches, not the roots, the investment must go to training and recruitment, not fattening up the PFI funds or the vulture companies with their extortionate grip on the secondary drug market. The temporary staff agencies need looking at too! A big thank you to all of our wonderful supporters, for the generous and sensible things that you do to raise funds for us, and to the adventurous and downright nut cases that do the same, we love you all.
Group Trustees Laurence Adams David Apps Stacey Brown Paula Cook Barbara Field-Holmes Graham Figg Scott Johnson Kevin Kingshott Dr Anil Lakhani Andrew Snelgrove
Michael Michael Douglas Editor
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CONTENTS
Contents 8
News: Lily-Mae Annual Bike Ride 2017.
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News: Tree of Memories.
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People With Cancer.
News: A Night Out at The House of Commons. ews: New Life Church Charity N Ball 2017, Congratulations, Charlie Chartwell.
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Feature Article: The Glades Update.
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News: Tribute to Jayne Yates.
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News: A Night at The Opera.
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ealthcare Advice: A review of recent H progress in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia. upporters’ Update: Donations, S Supporters of the Year, Legacies, Ways to Donate and Supporters’ Events. bout Us: Including The CCT donation A form.
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Calendar of Events.
ealthcare Advice: Acute Myeloid H Leukaemia.
Jokes: See pages 10, 24, 37 and 46
CCT Events Update.
Games Page: See page 56, plus solution to Crossword issue 17.
Childhood Cancer Support Groups: New and Updates. Frog Room Update. CT Tiger Ward: News and Updates, C Including The CCT Tiger Ward donation form. CT Tiger Ward: Welcome to Ethan’s C Jokes Page.
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London’s premier aviation event of 2017 is back. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th August, Biggin Hill is home to London and the South East’s largest aviation spectacle. The CCT is fortunate to have been offered once more prime position right by the runway, giving us a spectacular view of the air display, private marquee and garden. The five-hour flying display features the world’s greatest aerobatic pilots The Red Arrows and the only UK appearance, this year, of the French aerobatic display team, Patrouille de France. The display line up would not be complete without the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with its iconic Avro Lancaster bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane and the many UK and overseas participants making the Festival of Flight the must-attend event of 2017. The showground will have something for all the family including a large fun fair, over 100 exhibitors, food courts and the Shephard Neame beer buses. Taking centre stage will be the Biggin 100 exhibition highlighting 100 years of music, film, vehicles and much more. We have limited VIP tickets on Saturday 19th August. These exclusive tickets include entry to the air show, private marquee and garden to provide comfortable all weather viewing, welcome drink, delicious lunchtime gourmet buffet, afternoon tea and refreshments, catered for by CCT Patrons “Fayre Do’s” (a cash bar will be available in the marquee), private car park away from the main car park and very importantly, posh loos! The tickets are priced at £50 for patrons and £60 for nonpatrons, and will be sold on a first come first-served basis. There will be ample table and chairs within the marquee and garden area and tables in the marquee can also be reserved for an additional fee.
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CCT CCTNEWS NEWS
The first pitstop on the planned route at Firle Beacon
Lily-Mae Annual Bike Ride 2017
The start of the Lily-Mae Annual Bike Ride 2017
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ow in its fourth year, the Lily-Mae Annual Bike Ride was originally set up to raise funds to support Lily-Mae and her family while she was undergoing treatment for cancer. Sadly, the past two events have been held in her memory. Once again this year a group of family and friends cycled 25K across the South Downs on Sunday 23rd April in her memory, and Lily-Mae’s granddad, John Kingshott reports how the day went. “This year the route took the cyclists totally cross-country, whereas the previous three were half road and half off-road. Mark Foster, a keen cyclist and a very good friend of Kevin Kingshott, Lily-Mae’s uncle, planned the route. “The little band of cyclists left Seaford on a dry, but cold Sunday morning and headed up onto the South Downs, taking in some of the famous South Downs Way. “The first pit stop was at one of the high points at Firle Beacon to take in water and energy snacks. Then on past the radio masts down into the valley heading towards Denton, and then back to Seaford via Norton Village and Bishopstone to receive their well-deserved ‘Goodie’ bag. All of them made it back safely, although one rider managed to lose his saddle a few miles from the finish line and had to stand on the pedals all the way, or risk been impaled! Mark Foster was the first man home, but then he would be, he knew the route! “Thank you to Uckfield Halfords and Seaford Co-Op for donating free food and supplies again this year. And to the friends and all the family of Lily-Mae, who made this possible. The money raised on the day is for The Chartwell Cancer Trust as a thank you for the support they gave LilyMae and her family. “Same place, same time next year.”
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One rider lost his saddle a few miles from the finish
First home... but all riders made it back safe
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n 2013, Steven Wright created a “Tree of Memories” at his place of work in Coolings Green & Pleasant Knockholt in memory of his wife, Marisa Wright. The “Tree of Memories” is on the Nature Trail at Coolings over a six-acre area. Passers-by can tie a ribbon to the tree and make a small donation. Steven’s “Tree of Memories” has had plenty of visitors, so much so, that to date it has raised almost £5,000 for The CCT. Steven and his family have also supported The CCT in many other ways including “Team Wright” in our 2014 10k Run. His daughter Lisa ran the London Marathon in 2015 and his son Daniel ran the Brighton Marathon in 2016. The whole family has made such a wonderful difference to our cause raising almost £9,000 overall and we are so immensely grateful. Steven recently wrote to us to let us know that he will no longer be working at Coolings but Marisa’s “Tree of Memories” legacy will continue. Especially now that the summer months and school holidays are coming, the Nature Trail is a lovely place for a family day out where you can experience a wealth of wildlife including wallabies, rare-breed pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese and a great place to visit. We would like to thank Steven and his family for everything they have done and wish them well.
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Guests had a wonderful time at our charity dinner in the “House” last month. The House of Commons is clearly the place to be as it was a complete sell-out! On arrival guests enjoyed pre-dinner drinks overlooking the Thames on the famous Riverside Balcony followed by dinner in one of the most historic and famous dining rooms you could ever visit.
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ost Michael Douglas welcomed our guests and speakers, Dr Anil Lakhani and Robert Neill MP and invited Bobby Beech to say Grace. After dinner Michael thanked many of our guests for the amazing fund raising that they had carried out for us. Dr Lakhani and MP Bob Neill both made excellent and humorous speeches and Comedian Mark Simmons had us all in stitches for the rest of the evening. It was as always a splendid evening. Our next Charity Dinner at the House of Commons is on the 29th September, please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from the office on 01959 570322 or info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk.
Alan and Karen Sidwell
Michelle Simpson from The CCT with Pauline and Jim Gibbons on the Riverside Balcony
Entering the House of Commons. “Selfie” everyone!
Bobby Beech with John and Jackie Stratton
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Michelle Simpson from The CCT with Lucia and Szen Ong, Jason Grimwood and Charlie Clift from Warbour Games.
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New Life Church, Charity Ball 2017
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The New Life Church, Biggin Hill
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ongratulations to Sandra Eder for completing this year’s London Marathon to celebrate her 70th birthday! It was such a tough challenge and we and your family and friends are so very proud of you. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of this special day and to you and your supporters for raising so much for The CCT. Congratulations to John and Andrew Whelan who took part in the Thames Valley Half Marathon in loving memory of Annamaria on the 7th May. Your support is greatly appreciated. Well done to the wonderful Paula Cook for successfully completing her three event challenge over the past year. This included one Duathlon, one Triathlon and a one and a half marathon! Thank you Paula for your brilliant efforts and continued support.
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CCT FEATURE
The Glades shopping centre, Bromley
THE GLADES
UPDATE Now that we are The Glades Chosen Charity of the Year we have been working with them planning events and activities over the coming months.
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hey have staff entered in the World War Obstacle race in June and a very brave team of Wing-walkers who are taking to the sky in August. Also on the agenda is our Awareness Week during the half term holiday (Whitsun) in The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley. We are having our very own ‘Village Fete’ in the main atrium on the ground floor. The Glades and local businesses including Mytime, Direct Line, Kindercare Fostering, Churchill Theatre, Bromley FC, Disney Store and many more will also be joining in the fun each day. We are there all week from Tuesday 30th May until Sunday 4th June during The Glades usual shop opening times. There will be arts and craft activity sessions, traditional village fete games, pro football and golf challenges, competitions and prize draws. There will also be an opportunity to meet the cast of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” currently showing at the Churchill Theatre Bromley. Players from Bromley FC will be there all day on Saturday and Star Wars Storm troopers will be there in force on Sunday. Our new mascot “Charlie Chartwell” will be popping in to say hi and have his photo taken and there will be mini Charlie Chartwell teddies available for purchase.
Meet our mini Charlie Chartwell teddy available for purchase Our new mascot “Charlie Chartwell’
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CCT FEATURE The Glades General Manager, Kate Miller, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve teamed up with our Charity of the Year, The Chartwell Cancer Trust, for what will be a fantastic week of fun. With a great range of activity taking place throughout, there is something on offer for everyone. I’m thrilled so many stakeholders from the area will be coming together, under one roof to get involved”. The entire team from The Glades will be there on Wednesday joining in the fun. From support staff, right the way through to the centre management team everyone will be taking part, and centre mascots ‘The Bromlins’ will be making a special appearance too. We will also be handing out free copies of our “Early Warning” book as part of our “Be Cancer Aware” campaign.
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T R I B U T E John Stratton’s sister Jayne sadly lost her battle with breast cancer in July 2015. As a tribute to Jayne, John and his wife, Jackie organised a golf event last year, which was a wonderful success. They plan to organise a golf day in Jayne’s memory every year and this is John’s special tribute to Jayne. “Jayne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She was having treatment in The Royal Marsden Hospital, where she underwent chemotherapy and a full mastectomy. The outlook after all this was positive. “Throughout this intense treatment programme, Jayne only took four weeks leave from her job. She was a Director of a large civil engineering company and it was important to her to continue her work. It also took her mind off her health situation. “In April 2015, the cancer returned with a vengeance and Jackie and I
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asked Jayne if she would move in with us at our home in Biggin Hill and to our surprise, she agreed! “Jayne transferred her notes from The Royal Marsden Hospital to the Chartwell Unit and straight away, said she wished she had been treated there from the start, as although the Marsden was a fantastic place, she found all of the staff at the Chartwell Unit so friendly and positive. “Jayne sadly lost her fight to this terrible disease in July 2015 and although I lost a very special sister, and Jackie a very special sister-in-
JAYNE YATES 30th May 1956 – 9th July 2015 law, Jackie and I wanted a way to remember her and to try to raise a little money for a very special unit. Therefore, we decided to organise a golf event in Jayne’s name, with the proceeds to The Chartwell Cancer Trust. The Chartwell Unit is a fantastic place and will hopefully remain so for many years to come.”
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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA by Trustee Michael Douglas A night at the opera was a night to remember for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and first timers.
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had the great privilege of waiting backstage Opera singers and orchestra as the orchestra played the overture to Carmen to start the evening. My part of the performance was to start after the overture, when I would go on stage and tell the audience a little about our charity and our plans for the future. With me backstage were Sopranos Louise Crane and Cheryl Enever and Tenor Daniel Meades. Louise and Cheryl, both beautiful and elegant in equal measure and Daniel, immaculately dressed and oozing confidence. As the music started our Sopranos started moving to the music, a silent dance, Daniel joined in, all three were glowing, their smiles told me to join in... or risk a silent elbow! so of course I did. The Carmen overture finished and I heard Maestro, Director of Music and Conductor Paul Showell introduce me, I entered the stage to warm applause from what was now an excited and expectant audience. Behind me were 250 performing artists, the Eltham College Choir, the Eltham College Choral Society, the London Festival Sinfonia and our conductor Paul Showell. I told our audience a little about our charity, our aims and ambitions, and asked them to be as generous as possible when leaving the hall. They were generous, extremely generous, and our bucket collection raised four times our target, thank you all so much. Paul then introduced our Narrator, Ian Belsey. Ian guided us through the programme, helping us to understand the music and adding a little history where necessary in a humorous and informative way Gillian Mariner and Natalie Reilly from start to finish, from CCT Tiger Ward Carmen to Finicull,
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Finicalar, we all experienced a magical performance of the highest quality by our solo artists, the London Festival Sinfonia, the Eltham Choral Society and the Eltham College Choir. It was a remarkable performance by any standard and we have been overwhelmed by messages of congratulation to the point that I will share one letter with you; "I found the concert on Sunday at the Cadogan Hall by the Eltham College Choirs and the London Festival Sinfonia a revelation. The Cadogan Hall seat and sight lines were comfortable and perfect, and the acoustics were excellent (also endorsed by Valery Gergiev no less, the great Russian conductor of the Marinsky Theatre of St Petersburg). The concert began with the rousing overture to Carmen, followed by a great selection of operatic favourites from Nabucco, Tales of Hoffman, La Traviata, Smetana etc, etc. When the orchestra and the audience are so close, the musical experience becomes powerful and uplifting in the extreme. In forty years of going to The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden I have never heard the choruses from Nabucco and Smetana so overwhelming or the anvil chorus from Il Travatore so electrifying. The wonderful orchestra and magnificent choir sent rippling waves of musical power and energy into a very grateful audience. The excellent soloists gave beautiful renderings from Delibes, Handel and Offenbach's Barcarolle with a Master of Ceremonies giving us delightful and interesting musical snippets to entertain us. It ended with the famous drinking song from La Traviata in which the whole company and audience joined in. Above all, the enthusiasm and passion of maestro Paul Showell who led and galvanised The wonderful the whole evening to a momentous orchestra and and unforgettable musical magnificent choir sent experience and a rippling waves of musical wonderful night to remember and for power and energy into a all of us the great privilege of being very grateful audience. there".
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Paul Showell has a "Joie De Vivre", he is an amazing musician and conductor who took us all, the performers, the musicians and the audience on a magical journey and we were all very lucky to have shared this performance. A big thank you to Paul and his amazing team, Nick Miller, Judith Lewis, Nicola Milham and Phil Hughesdon and a special mention for 16 year old Matthew Martin for the arrangement and orchestration of Finicull, Finicula. You are all beyond amazing and we are very fortunate to enjoy your ongoing support, thank you all.
Paul Showell – Director of Music, Eltham College and Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, London Festivel Sinfonia
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HEALTHCARE ADVICE
Acute myeloid leukaemia Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means the condition progresses rapidly and aggressively, requiring immediate treatment.
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cute leukaemia is classified according to the type of white blood cells that are affected. There are two main types: • lymphocytes – mostly used to fight viral infections • myeloid cells – which perform a number of different functions, such as fighting bacterial infections, defending the body against parasites and preventing the spread of tissue damage This article focuses on acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which is an aggressive cancer of the myeloid cells.
Signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia The symptoms of AML usually develop over a few weeks, and become increasingly more severe. Symptoms can include: • pale skin • tiredness • breathlessness • frequent infections • unusual and frequent bleeding, such as bleeding gums or nosebleeds In more advanced cases, AML can make you extremely vulnerable to life-threatening infections or serious internal bleeding.
Seeking medical advice You should see your GP if you or your child have possible symptoms of AML. Although it is highly unlikely that leukaemia is the cause, these symptoms should be investigated. If your GP thinks you may have leukaemia, they will arrange for blood tests to check your white blood cells. If this test suggests there is a problem, you will be urgently referred to a haematologist (a specialist in treating blood conditions) for further tests and any necessary treatment.
How acute myeloid leukaemia is treated AML is an aggressive type of cancer that can develop rapidly, so treatment usually needs to begin soon after a diagnosis is confirmed. The main treatment for AML is chemotherapy, which is used to kill as many leukaemia cells in your body as possible and reduce the risk of the condition coming back (relapsing). In some cases, intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be needed, in combination with a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, to achieve a cure. Outlook The outlook for AML largely depends on the specific type of AML you have, your age and general health. There are many subtypes of AML, which are classified according to a number of features – such as the specific genetic changes in the leukaemia cells. Some types of AML are more challenging to treat than others. Even if treatment is initially successful, there remains a significant risk that the condition will return at some point during the next few years. If this happens, treatment may need to be repeated. A number of recent medical trials have suggested that almost half of those aged under 60 diagnosed with AML will live for at least five years, and in some types of AML, such as acute promyeloid leukaemia (APML), around 85% will live for at least five years. In general, the outlook for children with AML tends to be better than that of adults diagnosed with the condition.
Symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia
AML occurs when specialised cells called stem cells, which are found in the bone marrow (a spongy material inside the bones), produce excessive numbers of immature white blood cells. These immature cells are known as blast cells. Blast cells don’t have the infection-fighting properties of healthy white blood cells, and their excessive production can lead to a decrease in the number of red blood cells (which carry oxygen in the blood) and platelets (cells that help the blood to clot). It is not clear exactly why this happens, although a number of factors that can increase your risk of developing AML have been identified. These include: • exposure to very high levels of radiation, including previous treatment with radiotherapy • exposure to benzene – a chemical used in manufacturing that is also found in cigarette smoke • having an underlying blood disorder or genetic condition (such as Down’s syndrome)
The symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) usually develop over a few weeks, becoming more severe as the number of immature white blood cells (blast cells) in your blood increases. Symptoms of AML can include: • pale skin • tiredness • breathlessness • a high temperature (fever) • excessive sweating • weight loss • frequent infections • unusual and frequent bleeding, such as bleeding gums or nosebleeds • easily bruised skin • flat red or purple spots on the skin (petechiae) • bone and joint pain • a feeling of fullness or discomfort in your tummy (abdomen), caused by swelling of the liver or spleen In rare cases of AML, the affected cells can spread into the central nervous system. This can cause symptoms such as headaches, fits (seizures), vomiting, blurred vision and dizziness.
Who is affected
When to seek medical advice
AML is an uncommon type of cancer. Around 2,600 people are diagnosed with the condition each year in the UK. AML can develop at any age, but it’s more common in people over the age of 60.
You should see your GP if you or your child have the symptoms listed above. Although it is highly unlikely that AML is the cause, any condition that causes these symptoms needs to be promptly investigated and treated.
What causes acute myeloid leukaemia?
This article has been reproduced from the NHS Choices website with their kind permission. For more information visit http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Leukaemia-acute/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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CCT EVENTS UPDATE
CCT EVENTS UPDATE Our range of exciting challenges we have lined up this year are off to a great start!
Tandem Team Skydive We are delighted to report that at long last all of our skydivers successfully completed their jumps in March and April. Thank you to Tracey Crawford, Kate English, Victoria Harding, Murat Ibrahim and Richard Linnell. We appreciate your patience, support and bravery! Our next team tandem skydive is Saturday 1st July. We have six skydivers already signed up to take the plunge. This courageous group are Pavneet Arora and Ingrid Jones from Direct Line, Thomas Rae from Santander, and Sian-Louise Fassani, LesleyAnne Hollman and Emily Hone (Charlie Hone’s sister, Charlie jumped in March!). Thank you and we wish you all the best of luck. If you would like to join then call 01959 570322.
Closing date for entries is 23rd June so make sure you register with us as soon as you can to secure your place REGISTRATION IS FREE WITH THE CCT AND CCT TIGER WARD. You can register by phone on 01959 570322 or via our website www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk. Our amazing runners are: Donna and Michael Allen and Ryan Gillifant, Samantha Smart and Phillip Munroe, Joanna and Adam Castle, Amy Looms, Craig Brooke and Adam Castle, Claire and Michelle Bashford, Paula Cook and Lucy Blackwell, Alan and Ben Sidwell, Caroline Welch, Andrea Olah and Earl Codling, Linda Gilbert, John Leeson, Paul Dwyer, Clare Dackombe, Ulrike Koepke, Linda Reynolds, Emma Gammon, Matthew Stevens, James Macleod, Jennifer Loomes, Louise Karmali, Mieke Jenkins, Jim Ryan, Claire Ellis, Lisa Susanne Outhwaite, Team Bond Bryan Architects: Michael Gibbs, Edward Gibbs, Slawomira Wojtas, Team BWP: Osman Yuksel, Sean Wright, Tenesh Devarajasinhham, Paul Wallace, Stephen Agbebi, Jonathan Cooper, Darryl Park, Kyle Drewett, James Briggs, Barry Simmons, Andrew Cornish, Zoe Wilson, Victoria Cox, Pedro Lourenco,
Wing Walk – Sunday 6 August Our first Wing Walk Challenge Fundraising Event at Damyns Hall, Essex is one not for the faint-hearted! Be prepared to travel on a roller coaster ride of between 50 - 600 feet at speeds between 80 - 130 mph. We have 11 wingwalkers so far taking part who are Yvonne Crowley, Caroline Kelleher, Kayla King, Mandy McSporran and Jacqui Ley! Well done girls! The Glades also have a fearless team entered as part of their overall fundraising for The CCT for the year. Places are still available so please call 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust. co.uk for more details.
Dragon Boat Race – Saturday 9th September We are already gathering crew in preparation for our annual Dragon Boat Race at Bewl Water. This is a tough challenge but lots of fun with plenty of splashes! Be prepared to get wet as your rowing team race to the finish line in three separate heats. You never know we could reach the finals this year! No experience is needed! A great family day out too! If you would like join the rowing team contact 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk.
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CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS NEWS
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he Chartwell Cancer Trust Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group held its Easter Party at the Forum at Greenwich on 7th April. Theatre Bugs who explained that “Queen Easter” had forgotten to melt the snow brilliantly entertained the children. They joined in some fun activities to help a little bird defrost its wings so it could fly again. After, the children enjoyed a delicious healthy spread of party food and everyone received an Easter egg to take home.
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he Chartwell Cancer Trust Frog Childhood Cancer Support Group March meet up took place at The Smoothbean in Croydon, giving parents and siblings the opportunity to chat over coffee and relax for a while.
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he Frog Group’s Easter Party took place on 4th April in Croydon University Hospital. The children had lots of fun being taken on an amazing trip around the world to help Detective Dan to find the missing Easter Eggs. Fortunately, the children were very good at map reading and found the lost Easter Eggs fairly quickly, but managed to eat them even quicker! After all their hard detective work, the children sat down to a well-deserved selection of scrumptious healthy party food.
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BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING
Talking can help Losing someone close to you can be the hardest thing to come to terms with, especially when you have helped to nurse them through an illness, such as cancer. The feeling of helplessness, followed by loss, can be quite overwhelming and not everyone is able to talk about these feelings, especially to other members of the family who are no doubt going through the same experience. “Talking to someone you don’t know is often easier,” says bereavement counsellor Abi Collins. Abi has a great deal of counselling experience, including: • working with young people in Lambeth Council; • as a school welfare officer looking after difficult and problem students that nobody else could cope with; Abi Collins 12 Rosehill Road, Biggin Hill, • has attended a Westerham, Kent. TN16 3NF counselling course; Family Run Business • received bereavement counselling herself; • has helped counsel people for Harris Hospice in :01959 571200 Fax: 01959 571288 Orpington, and rstglassandglazing@live.co.uk • recently counselled a young mother with two www.rstglazing.co.uk children who lost a loved one being treated in the Windows, Doors & Conservatories Chartwell Unit in the PRUH. “There is no magic secret to what I do,” she says. “It is all about listening skills, letting someone talk through everything in their own time, in a calm, relaxed environment.” Abi would like to help more people, mainly in the Tatsfield and Westerham area. She offers counselling on a voluntary basis on referral only through The Chartwell Cancer Trust. If you think Abi might be able to help you, please contact The Chartwell Cancer Trust on 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk
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CCT TIGER WARD NEWS
TIGER WARD UPDATE
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very child that frequents the Tiger Ward to receive treatment gets to choose a small present from the treasure basket. This helps to take their mind off the treatment for a short while. Having the new toys on the ward also enables the nurses to give them birthday presents if they have to be on the ward on their special day, or just for being so brave. Easter eggs kindly donated by Direct Line In February, there was a fire on Tiger Ward, which resulted in the closure of the Ward for a week. Unfortunately, during the fire many of the toys were smoke damaged. Thanks to Asda in Charlton who donated a trolley load of toys and with
toys from the CCT Tiger Ward office, we were able to swiftly replace the damaged ones, particularly the soft toys for the playroom and treasure baskets. Carol Sullivan-Wallace, Health Play Specialist, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust, Safari Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital organises play activities for the children during their hospital stays, working between Safari and Tiger Ward. She said, “The children like to cuddle a soft toy on the way down for their operation, or if a child is upset it seems to have a real comforting effect. Being able to use these toys as and when we need them really makes Carol with some of the all the difference.” donated soft toys
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A big “Thank you” to everyone who has sent in donations. SUPPORTERS OF THE YEAR FOR CCT TIGER WARD –
shows ‘Ben and Holly’ and ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ in February.
Petts Wood Lynwood Townswomens Guild supported The Chartwell Cancer Trust in 2014 and once more for 2016. We were presented with a cheque at the House of Commons Charity Dinner in April. They are continuing to support us and CCT Tiger Ward was nominated as their chosen charity of the year for 2017 which is fantastic news.
Thank you to Santander in Woolwich for organising an Awareness Day Surgery in their branch on Tuesday 30th May. The public were invited to pop in for a cuppa to learn more about the work of CCT Tiger Ward and to find out how to get involved.
Thank you to Bromley Churchill Theatre for arranging bucket collections at their children’s
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Olga Berezovska held a Christmas auction which raised over an amazing £2,000 with her employer’s (Barclays Bank) matched funding. Thank you!
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Walking Tigers on course to reach fundraising target
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e are delighted that the nursing team and doctors on Tiger Ward have entered a boat in the Dragon Boat Race on 9th September to help raise funds for CCT Tiger Ward. The CCT boat crew better watch out as the Tigers are coming!
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he ‘Walking Tigers’ 20-strong team are on course to reach their fundraising target of £10,000, with almost £6,000 raised so far. If you have been following their blog (http://tigerward.uk) you will see how much time, effort, aches and pains, cake, coffee and beer chasing they are putting themselves through! Their incredible challenge starts on 8th July from the Globe Theatre in London. They will be walking162 miles (345,000 steps) over six days to arrive at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on 13th July. Team Leader Phil Bones has invited anyone who would like to come and see them off, or maybe even take part some of the way, to get in touch by emailing phil.bones@sweettree. co.uk. You can also sponsor them at visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/ TIGER-WARD Thank you ‘Walking Tigers’ we wish you all the very best of luck.
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CCT TIGER WARD ETHAN’S JOKES
Welcome to Ethan’s jokes page... Send Ethan your favourite joke and we will put it in our next issue. You may also include a photo of yourself if you want to. Ethan Douglas-Johnson, Children’s Joke Editor.
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The Tiger Ward is situated in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, South London. It is a shared care unit for children with cancer or leukaemia. The shared care unit provides the same treatment as the Primary Treatment Centres like The Royal Marsden and Great Ormond Street Hospitals only nearer to home. The services provided include chemotherapy and outpatient care throughout the treatment plans. The unit also includes an inpatient ward for when our children need extra care. Our excellent staff provide a loving home from home environment for our children and we provide the funds that complement the current NHS budget. The funds we raise are used where the staff on the ward decide that they are most needed.
The famous charities like Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and The Royal Marsden were all charities before the National Health Service existed. They have a support network that hospitals built more recently can only admire. Our ambition is to provide the same level of support for the Tiger Ward so that our children and their parents prefer a visit to the Tiger Ward to visiting one of the more famous hospitals. If you would like to support us in any way please get in touch, we have fundraising opportunities for everyone and would love to hear from you.
YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CCT TIGER WARD TRUST IN MANY WAYS • Make a donation / Become a patron • Take part or attend one of our charity events • Join the CCT Running Team in the Vitality British 10k London Run or Dragonboat Crew • Take the plunge with a Tandem Skydive • Host a Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soirée in the comfort of your own home • Organise your own event • Advertise in our magazine - Free subscription for all readers • Become a volunteer
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GOOD LUCK …… We would like to thank and wish these wonderful supporters the very best of luck with their individual challenges for The CCT. Paul Clark – Coast to Coast Pyreness’s Challenge. Paul will be starting in Biarritz on Sunday 18th June riding “Stealth” a total of 730k (453 miles) with an elevation gain of 11,555 meters (34,655 feet) over six days arriving in ArgelesSur-Mer on Friday 23rd June. He has self funded this event so that every Paul Clark’s “Stealth” penny goes to The CCT. The Glades Bromley Mud Run – The Glades team will be taking part in World War Run on 25 June, a 5 mile Obstacle Race through tough mud pits, hilly terrain, barbed wire crawls, 80 + obstacles, mustard smoke and a paintball gauntlet.
Run or Dye - A nine ladies strong team Angela, Becky, Danielle, Di, Jan, Kim, Louise, Paula and Theresa (Paula Cook is this
you again?) have decided to run, walk, and possibly dance around the “Run or Dye” 5k at Penshurst Place on 2nd July. It is also a celebration, a journey with great family and friends, in particular for Theresa reaching her five year anniversary since her diagnosis and smashing it! Tammy Morris and her friends who are having a fishing match in August. Tammy’s friend was treated in the Chartwell Unit and we are pleased to say he is much better.
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man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk. He staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool and with a belch asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender politely informs the man that it appears that he has already had plent y to drink – he could not be ser ved additional liquor at this bar but could get a cab called for him. The drunk is briefly surprised then sof tly scoffs, grumbles, climbs down off the bar stool and staggers out the front door. A few minutes later the same drunk stumbles in the side door of the bar. He wobbles up to the bar and hollers for a drink. The bartender comes over and still politely – but more firmly refuses ser vice to the man due to his inebriation. Again, the bartender offers to call a cab for him. The drunk looks at the bartender for a moment angrily, curses and shows himself out the side door, all the while grumbling and shaking his head. A few minutes later the same drunk bursts in through the back door of the bar. He plops himself up on a bar stool, gathers his wits and belligerently orders a drink. The bartender comes over and emphatically reminds the man that he is clearly drunk, will be ser ved no drinks and either a cab or the police will be called immediately. The surprised drunk looks at the bartender and in hopeless anguish cries “Man! How many bars do you work at?”
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CCT NEWS
Natalie and Michael Chartwell Cancer Trust
Critical Care Unit Princess Royal Hospital, Bromley Common, Kent, BR6 8ND 016898 64090
12th May 2017
Dear Natalie and Michael and members of Chartwell Cancer Trust PRUH Critical Care – Chartwell Trust donation of sofa bed I am writing to thank the Chartwell Cancer Trust for very generously donating a lovely sofa bed for one of our relatives’ rooms to provide both comfortable seating and the option of a pull out sofa bed for friends and family to stay overnight on occasion. Natalie and Michael kindly contacted critical care at the PRUH last year with the news that a former patient would like to donate a sofa bed for use of friends and family, via the Chartwell Trust. We had some delays with seeking approved furniture suppliers, as all furniture in clinical areas needs to be wipe clean and meet infection control standards, so thank you very much for your patience. The sofa bed was delivered a couple of weeks ago and looks lovely in our smaller visitors’ room, and it is really nice to know we would be able to accommodate visitors overnight if needed. I have attached a few photographs of the sofa bed in situ and would like to extend my thanks once again to The Chartwell Trust on behalf of the team in critical care. This will really enhance the facilities for those visiting our patients. Yours sincerely,
Sarah Herridge-Lewer Matron, Critical Care PRUH
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The Chartwell Cancer Trust has been supporting the staffing levels in the Chartwell Unit in The Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough, Kent since 2005. We currently support 1.5 Cancer Nurse Specialists, 2 Health Care Assistants and a part time Cancer Research Fellow. We fully fund the Bromley and Croydon Childhood Cancer Support Groups. With the help of our amazing supporters, we raised enough money to fund the total refurbishment of the Treatment Suite in the Unit plus-air-conditioning. This was a great challenge but with the overwhelming support we received, the works are now complete. We also provide financial support for families who find themselves in difficult circumstances while undergoing treatment for cancer or leukaemia.
The Bromley, Croydon and Woolwich Childhood Cancer Support Groups are for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer or leukaemia. The groups meet on a regular basis in safe environments for neutropenic children whilst giving parents and siblings time to talk play and relax, including days out, treats and happy times. Our supporters raise funds for these groups in many ways, some quite civilised and some quite mad! Why not join us and have some fun and make lots of new friends while raising money and awareness for our charity, please visit our website for full details of events.
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ouCan - Youth Cancer Support is a charity that supports young people throughout the South East and London whose lives have been impacted by cancer. YouCan are part of the Children’s Development Trust which has been operating for 9 years, mostly with children and young people, helping them to improve their lives through well-being, sport, health and the arts. Having cancer at a young age can be a lonely and isolating experience and YouCan has been set up to offer positive guidance and support, during and after treatment, for as long as is needed covering many important times, such as changing schools, going to University, starting work and planning a future. YouCan offer individual and group support focusing on regaining confidence and increasing wellbeing through exercise and nutrition workshops, counselling, complementary therapies, and encouraging peer interaction and friendship. YouCan also has a house by the Kent seaside were you can take a respite break with friends and family to enjoy some time-out away from the day to day stresses of living with cancer. For more information visit www.you-can.org.uk, contact 01732 844874 or email hello@you-can.org.uk.
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HEALTHCARE ADVICE
A review of recent progress in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia By Professor Stephen Devereux, Consultant Haematologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Professor Devereux is a senior consultant haematologist at King’s college NHS Trust. He has a special interest in Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia (CLL). He heads the CLL research team at King’s. He has led on several clinical trials using innovative drugs in CLL and also undertakes laboratory research in CLL. He is widely recognised as an authority on CLL. Over the last 2-3 years he has been doing regular clinics in Lymphoma/CLL at the PRUH and many patients have benefited from his expertise. In this article he explains CLL and its management including recent developments.
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hronic lymphocytic leukaemia, usually referred to by the initials ‘CLL’, is the commonest leukaemia in the western world. It tends to affect older people and as our population ages it is becoming an increasing problem for patients, the health service and society as a whole. About 3500 patients are diagnosed with CLL annually in the UK, although the rate is rising by about 14% per year probably because of our aging population and improved diagnosis. As its name suggests, it arises from cells of the lymphatic system and tends to progress slowly1. To understand CLL and other lymphatic cancers you really need to know a little about how the immune system works – so here we go! The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection. It is made up of numerous different types of cell, each with its own job to perform. Lymphocytes are the cleverest cells in the immune system as they can recognise, kill and remember all the different viruses and bacteria. There are literally billions of different lymphocytes, each one made to recognise its own infection and each with its own job. B-cells make proteins called antibodies that kill germs, whilst T-cells directly kill infected cells. Both recognise their targets through proteins on their surface called B- or T-cell receptors (BCR or TCR). When a B- or T-cell meets its particular germ its B- or TCR is switched on, the cell multiplies and gets rid of the infection. Once the danger has gone, the lymphocytes die back leaving behind a few more than there were at the start so that the next time the infection comes along it is killed before it can become established and make the patient unwell. This, of course, is the basis of vaccination and the reason why we don’t tend to get infections more than once. Lymphatic cancers occur when this process goes wrong, either because the cells continue dividing when they shouldn’t or else forget to die when they should. CLL arises from B-lymphocytes that have previously seen an infection but, for reasons that are as yet unclear, their BCRs continue to be activated as if the infection was still present, which results in the cells continuing to be produced at a higher rate than normal. On top of this, CLL cells are protected from dying because they contain higher levels of 1 2
‘anti-death’ proteins of the BCL2 family. This combination of increased and ongoing cell production combined with reduced rate of death leads to a build up of the abnormal cells. CLL, and all other cancers, are described as ‘monoclonal’2 as they arise from a single rogue cell. Once a clone of CLL cells has become established, progress is extremely variable. In about 20% of patients nothing ever changes, in others the disease becomes more aggressive after a number of years and in others there is rapid progression to advanced disease at the outset. In fact, about 5% of people over 60 have a small clone of CLL cells in their blood but only about 1% per year progress to CLL proper and require treatment. As the majority of these individuals do not, and never will have leukaemia, the term monoclonal B-lymphocytosis (MBL) has been coined. So how does CLL affect patients and what can they expect? In many cases, CLL is a chance finding picked up in the course of blood tests for something else. Often these people have no symptoms at all and, as discussed above, some never do. When symptoms do develop they fall into two main categories. First, because the disease arises from the immune system, there are frequently problems with immunity. CLL patients are more prone to bacterial and viral infections and when these occur they are often more severe and longlasting than normal. In about 10% of patients, the immune system loses the ability to tell self from non-self and starts to attack normal parts of the body, especially the blood. These autoimmune problems may result in anaemia or bleeding problems because of a lack of red blood cells or platelets. In addition, because CLL cells normally fight infection, when cell numbers increase, patients can experience symptoms of infection such as tiredness, sweating, fever or weight loss, even when none is present. The second group of symptoms relate to the build up of abnormal cells in the blood and tissues. This causes enlargement of lymphatic glands, the liver, spleen and other organs. Finally, because CLL cells are made in the bone marrow, they often go back there and, when the numbers are very high, this can prevent the production of normal blood cells again leading to anaemia, infection and abnormal bleeding.
The term ‘chronic’ derives from the ancient Greek word for time ‘khronos’. It does not mean severe as some people assume! A clone of cells refers to a group of cells that has developed from the same parent cell. Cancers generally develop from a single cell and are therefore said to be monoclonal.
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HEALTHCARE ADVICE As is commonly the case for chronic conditions, when it BCR pathway, which, as noted above, is abnormally active comes to treatment, the emphasis is on disease control, in CLL. These drugs are effective in previously treated and improvement in quality of life and minimisation of side effects chemotherapy resistant CLL and are currently in trials as the rather than outright cure. CLL can be cured by bone marrow first line of treatment. As they are relatively new, we are still transplantation but this has a number of risks and is only learning about the best way to use these drugs, hence the applicable to very severe disease in younger patients. For need for ongoing clinical trials. Venetoclax is another new patients who have no symptoms, we often opt to observe as drug that attacks anti-death proteins and triggers rapid killing there is no evidence yet that early treatment helps. Patients of several types of cancer cell including CLL. The effects with CLL are at increased risk of smoking and sunshine are so pronounced that, when first given, the kidneys may related cancers so it is very important to stop smoking, wear not cope with chemicals released by dying cells, resulting a wide brimmed hat, cover up and layer on factor 30 or more in potentially dangerous tumour lysis syndrome. This can in the sun. Skin cancer can often be cured if tackled early be prevented by careful introduction of the drug, giving and so any spots that are new, or won’t heal up, should preventive medication and attention to fluid intake. be examined by a doctor. Even MBL or early CLL carries an increased risk of infection so it is a good idea to have RESEARCH vaccinations against pneumonia and annual flu vaccine There is a very active program of research into CLL at King’s (avoiding the shingles vaccine, which is often offered with the College Hospital and if you are a patient of ours, it is very flu vaccine). Active treatment directed at the CLL is reserved likely that you will have been asked about participation in for patients who develop symptoms, such as very large one of the various projects. We are especially interested lymph glands, enlargement of the spleen or low blood counts in how the CLL cells communicate with other cells of the due to bone marrow involvement. Much progress has and immune system and have developed novel ways of studying continues to be made in the treatment of CLL through the this by sampling lymph nodes with a very fine needle. introduction of new drugs and carefully performed clinical This is important because BCR activation takes place in trials. The first question a patient who needs treatment for the lymph glands and we have been able to learn a lot by CLL should ask therefore is “is there a clinical trial that I can comparing the properties of cells from enter?” If the answer is no, then the the lymph glands with those in the blood. next question is “can you refer me to In addition, we are also studying how somewhere where there is?” Obviously, the CLL cells are produced and die by There is a very active this may not be feasible if it involves labelling patients with a heavy form of a lot of travel but, nonetheless, the program of research into glucose that gets taken up by the CLL and question is worth asking. other cells. We can then track the disease CLL at King’s College over time by isolating and weighing the TREATMENT leukaemic cells. Using this approach we Hospital and if you are There are several types of treatment have recently shown that not all the CLL that are currently available for cells in an individual patient behave in a patient of ours, it is CLL. The longest established and the same way; some divide rapidly and very likely that you will best understood involve the use of enter and leave lymph glands often whilst chemotherapy drugs. These were others never divide and seem to stay in have been asked about originally developed from chemical the blood. This type of information should weapons and are poisons that allow us to design better ways of giving participation in one of damage cells and trigger the cell new drugs such as ibrutinib. We are the various projects death pathway. Cells with defects extremely grateful to all the patients who, in the death pathway cannot be despite the fact that they gain no direct killed by chemotherapy and it is very benefit, happily participate in this work. important to test for this before starting In addition to the basic research outlined treatment3. Chemotherapy drugs are not very selective above, we also have a large clinical trial program and aim to and can damage normal cells, leading to side effects such offer trial entry to all of our patients. We participate in national as bone marrow suppression and a sore mouth. Older and international research groups and were involved in a patients, or those with other medical conditions cannot number of the large studies that led to the introduction of tolerate very strong chemotherapy so will usually be given drugs like ibrutinib, idelalisib and venetoclax. a milder version. About 10 years ago it was discovered that I hope that in this short article I have been able to convey the the addition of an antibody directed against B-cells can exciting progress that has been made in CLL. In many ways greatly improve the outcome for patients with CLL and this it is a wonderful example of what can be achieved through is still probably the best first option for treatment. Over the the integration of research with clinical care. Over the last last five years a number of so-called ‘targeted treatments’ decade, there are few other diseases in which progress has have been developed. These are much more selective for been so great and we anticipate that over the next 10 years the CLL cells and generally have less severe side effects. this will transform the outlook for our patients. With the help Unlike chemotherapy, however, they have to be given of patients who give their time to participate in research and continuously so that even minor side effects can become the public who provide funding through charitable donation, quite troublesome over time. Ibrutinib and idelalisib target the there is a good chance that this will be the case.
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CCT Supporters’ UPDATE
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hank you to HSL Chairs in Orpington for supporting The CCT and CCT Tiger Ward throughout the month of March. This included a coffee morning and a Mother’s Day raffle in their store.
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hank you to Chislehurst Golf Club for choosing The Chartwell Cancer Trust as one of their chosen charities of the year nominated by 2017 Ladies’ Captain Suzanne Doyle. The Club has several collecting buckets around the clubhouse for members and visitors to make donations and for anyone thinking of joining their club, they are hosting an Open Day on 4th June between 12 and 4pm. There are other various fundraisers planned, one being their Ladies’ Golf Open Team event on 15th August. Supporters of The Chartwell Cancer Trust and CCT Tiger Ward are very welcome to take part – ladies only please! Contact the office on 01959 570322 for more information or a registration form or contact Chislehurst Golf Club direct at suzanneid@aol.com.
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huge thank you to everyone at HDI Global for choosing The CCT as their charity for 2016. They raised overall an amazing £11,000. During the year, they organised an Oktoberfest, Jeans days, Quiz nights, Book Sale, Treasure Hunt, Grand National Sweepstake, Christmas Raffle and Christmas jumper day. They also had a team entered in the British 10k Run! Brilliant.
e are delighted to report that The Chartwell Cancer Trust won the vote at Laptops and Lipsticks AGM and we are their charity member for 2017/2018. Laptops and Lipsticks is a membership organisation run by women for women to generate new business and explore mutual opportunities. As well as being awarded free annual membership, they will be organising a fundraising event and will also support the charity’s events through the year through group and individual support. We are very much looking forward to working with them in due course.
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hank you to Bond Bryan Architects who nominated The CCT as their charity of the year. Trustee Michael Douglas was invited to the 2017 Charity Launch in March and chatted with some of the staff over cakes and a cuppa. Bond Bryan has various events and activities planned including a red nose day raffle, coffee morning launch and have entered a team in the British 10k London Run on Sunday 9th July.
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etts Wood Lynwood Townswomens Guild supported The Chartwell Cancer Trust in 2014 and once more for 2016. We were presented with a cheque at the House of Commons Charity Dinner in April. They are continuing to support us and sister CCT Tiger Ward was nominated as their chosen charity of the year for 2017 which is fantastic news.
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hank you do Direct Line for organising a Christmas Mega Raffle for The CCT which raised over £2,000. Direct Line also had an Easter Egg Collection at DLG Bromley which they donated to the CCT Tiger Ward. We took the eggs to the children’s Tiger Ward over the Easter Break and it is safe to say there was plenty of chocolate on the Ward that day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all!
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CCT Supporters’ UPDATE for The CCT. So far, they have held a charity ballot which raised £1200 and they are planning a Kent Region Charity Garden Party in Biggin Hill on 29th July. They are expecting numbers to attend in the region of 100+ and are looking for local business support for prizes and donations. They have extended their invitation to supporters of The CCT and CCT Tiger Ward.
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n the 15th June, Emma’s Pottery Parlour in West Wickham will be organising an arts and crafts shopping evening in their studio with high quality handmade crafted goods for sale and pottery available to paint. The event will be open to stall holders and customers are invited for a small donation. If you are interested in this event, please contact the office on 01959 570322 or Emma Yeo at emmaspotteryparlour@gmail.com or 0208 249 0358.
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hank you Cheryl and Stephen Little who are organising a golf day on 17 June in memory of their father who sadly passed away last October. They decided to donate the proceeds of the day to the Demelza Hospice and to The Chartwell Cancer Trust for the great care their dad received from the staff in the Chartwell Unit.
Legacies: In memory of Maria Theresia Loughlin, Marlene Grace Tamas, James Charles Allison
Donations - CCT Lynne White – Because of the wonderful care you gave my friend Jo Abbott Mrs Smith
There are a number of ways to make a one-off donation. By post: Either send your donation to us at the address below (cheques made payable to The Chartwell Cancer Trust) using the donation form on page 57, or go online to www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk To ensure we can claim the Gift Aid on all our donations, please complete the downloadable form on our website and send to: The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building, Westmore Green, Tatsfield TN16 2AG. By text: You can send your donation by texting the amount you wish to donate to 70070, for example, key in CHRT01£5 in your message box, and then send to 70070. It’s as simple as that! Be a patron: Please contact The CCT office for further information, on 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk CCT Tiger Ward: If you would like to make a donation to CCT Tiger Ward, please go to page 41.
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Jane Howes – thank you for your hard work
The Mithraie Lodge. In Memory of Richard Ash
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London Biggin Hill Airport lawyers Hogan Lovells for winning in a sweepstake at an aviation event and wanted to donate the winnings to The CCT
Chelsfield Park Hospital – accumulated by members of their team “giving up” something each month throughout the year, for example biscuits / cakes etc. and paying a penalty for not complying in the month!
Thank you to Pauline Gibbons for selling our “Bags for Life”
Ways to donate
Cherry Lodge Vets Golf Team
Colin Carter – grateful thanks to everyone in the Chartwell Unit who has cared for me during the many hours, days and weeks spent there particularly over the past year. Thanks also to the Trust for their part in helping to achieve such a high standard of care. The Probus Club of Orpington – who support a few local charities each year and at their recent AGM decided to use part of that sum to support our charity as a thank you for the work we do on behalf of the community.
Jan and Mel Turtell
Lyndsey Denton – in support of all you do for patients WI Downe Bromley Social and Sports Club – by the sale of racing pigeons together with a donation Nadia Gilman – for her friend who is being treated in the Unit – and recently had their 70th birthday Mr and Mrs Etherton Mr Richard Finch, thank you for your work and support for cancer patients Anerley Arms Mr I Harwood
Supporters’ Events All supporters are invited to Irene Whelan’s “Drink, Dance & Donate Evening” on Saturday 24th June at Chislehurst Golf Club with Bon Bonnie DJ Martin Cee and Scottie Anderson. The event is in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust and the Centrepieces Mental Health Art project in Bexley. Tickets are £20.
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SODUKO PUZZLES NUMBER 18 We hope you have enjoyed the crosswords we have been running, the solution to Crossword No. 17 is printed opposite. In this issue we thought we would cater for the growing number of people hooked on Sudoku and have given you a choice of puzzles to cater for all levels, from beginners through to experienced players. The answers will be printed in Issue 19.
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Solution to Crossword, No. 17
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ABOUT US
The Chartwell Cancer Trust Supporting The Princess Royal University Hospital
T
he Chartwell Cancer Trust continues to provide funding for additional staff in the Chartwell Unit, which we are committed to for the next four years. The patients and staff enjoy the benefits of the completed refurbishment of the Treatment Suite and the newly installed air conditioning has made such a difference to patients, especially during the summer months. Following proposals earlier in the year to close the Chartwell Inpatient Ward, we were invited to work closely with King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust during their clinical review of the PRUH’s cancer service. We were overwhelmed by the many thousands of supporters that signed our petition. As a result, a positive outcome was achieved with a decision to continue to provide inpatient care on the Chartwell Ward. We also support the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Tiger Ward in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich and have recently extended that support to the Children’s Oncology Ward in The Croydon University Hospital known as the Frog Room. Both of these look after over 100 of our local children through their treatment plans. We fully fund the activities of the childhood cancer support groups in our local areas where we aim to provide some “normal” times for our oncology families at a time in their lives when “normal” is almost impossible.
We rely on our supporters to help make this happen, from our patrons who donate on a regular basis, to one off donations, legacies and everyone who takes part in our fantastic fundraising events. We have a diverse range of events which ensures there is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy, attend or take part in! This includes charity dinners and balls, sponsored walks and fun days, Comedy Nights, Concerts and Plays, being part of the British London 10k Run CCT team, or jumping out of the sky in tandem. Our “Early Warning Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soirée” campaign, enables you to fundraise in the comfort of your own home with family and friends – we even provide the Coffee and Prosecco for FREE.
Please contact The Chartwell Cancer Trust NOW on 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk for more information. The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building, Westmore Green, Tatsfield, Kent, TN16 2AG.
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CCT EVENTS Dear Supporter, We have a diverse range of fundraising events coming up over the next few months with something on offer for everyone to enjoy, attend or take part! Please, if you have the time, take a look at our events detailed below and get in touch if any should be of interest. More information can also be found at www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk or call 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk.
Calendar of Events
Team Tandem Skydive Experience – Headcorn Skydive Centre – Saturday 1st July A more adventurous way to fundraise! Join our skydiving team on Saturday 1st July in Headcorn, Maidstone. Experience the thrill of skydiving from 12,000ft and a freefall of 30-40 seconds before your instructor opens your parachute and the opportunity to steer! We will cover the upfront cost of your skydive, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target. Age limit 16+.
The British 10K Run 2017 – London – Sunday 9th July Places are now available to enter this year’s British 10k run on Sunday 9th July. This flat and classic route takes you past London’s most iconic sites including Trafalgar Square, the Embankment and Big Ben. This year’s route has been adapted to include more twists and turns to make it the ultimate tour of London. Registration is FREE. We will also send you a FREE running vest. Age limit is 15+.
Wing-Walking Adrenaline Event – Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex – Sunday 6th August
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Fancy a roller coaster ride thrill-seeking experience, travelling at speeds between 80 and 130mph, at 50 to 600 feet? Then our brand new charity fundraiser for the summer could be for you! Push your courage to new limits and try this unique experience of a lifetime. We will cover the upfront cost of your wing-walk so you can concentrate on your fundraising target. Age limit 18+.
Festival of Flight – Biggin Hill Airport – Saturday 19th August Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Biggin Hill’s Festival of Flight is even bigger and better than before. Join us in our exclusive VIP area on Saturday 19th August. Our special VIP hospitality package includes free entry, private parking, VIP marquee with food and refreshments, own private cash bar, set right by the runway with our own private garden with a spectacular view of the air display. VIP tickets £50 patrons, £60 non-patrons, children half price.
Dragon Boat Race – Saturday 9th September We are back at the Funraisers Dragon Boat Festival with three boats entered. We are looking for three teams to get us to the final with the fastest times and the best fancy dress! Each Chinese-style Dragon boat needs a minimum of 16 crew, a captain and a drummer to complete three heats of a 250 metre course. This is a great team event with lots of fun, paddle power and plenty of splashing. For tickets in our VIP Marquee on 19th August please call 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk
Early Warning Prosecco Soirées and Coffee Mornings Host a party to raise money in the comfort of your own home or as a community event, a simple and easy way to fundraise. No matter your party size, everyone receives a FREE copy of our Early Warning book and FREE prosecco or coffee. The Early Warning Booklet provided is a useful guide mainly written by people with no medical qualifications for people with no medical qualifications. It contains stories of parent’s experiences and their journeys from diagnosis, backed up with articles from the NHS so anyone who reads the book can make a sensible and timely decision if necessary.
House of Commons Charity Dinner –Friday 29th September Enjoy fine dining in style at the House of Commons. Walk through the long corridors and great halls adorned in history and magnificence. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks standing on the famous Thames Pavilion balcony and take in the stunning views overlooking the River Thames, followed by a superb dinner in one of the historic dining rooms. Tickets £125 patrons, £150 non-patrons. We really hope we may have tempted or inspired you to do something worthwhile and fun! Thank you for your continued support and we hope to hear from you soon. 58
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