Topic of Cancer would like to send their warmest wishes for their recovery to King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, as well as to all others suffering from cancer. One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and the research team at the University of Surrey is carrying out […]
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We are sorry to announce that Nigel Lewis-Baker, our Honorary President, sadly passed away on Sunday, 3rd March. We offer our deepest sympathy to Nigel’s wife, Janet and their family and loved ones. Nigel led an amazing and varied life in the military and international airlines, setting up his own businesses in airline services, management
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We kicked off 2024 in true style, with a thoroughly enjoyable Topic of Cancer quiz night. Masterminded by Anne-Marie Wakefield, we had 82 people turn up, including BBC broadcasting legend, and our Patron, Michael Buerk. Anne, our Chair, and Anna, or trustee pitched in alongside Anne-Marie and Ollie, resulting up delicious homemade tagines and pavlovas
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We’re delighted to read about our choir, ToC Voices in this weeks Get Surrey (3/1/24): Those diagnosed with cancer experience a lot very quickly. Dealing with all those appointments on top of a rollercoaster of emotions leaves many patients looking for support. One charity in Guildford has been offering just that, but in a rather
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Will a pre-therapy exercise intervention improve the outcomes of patients with advanced oesophageal cancer? World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has announced it’s 2023 research grants and we are delighted that our cancer research team at the University of Surrey was successful in securing a large grant to investigate whether a pre-therapy exercise intervention improve the
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Well, that was a night to remember! This November, we held our popular Purple Ball at a stunning new venue, Denbies Wine Estate, set in the outstanding area of natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. This year our Ball had a twist, with an Art Deco theme. Everyone dressed up for the Roaring Twenties and enjoyed champagne
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With special thanks to owners Robert and Tanya Lewis for opening their doors to their amazing private collection of over 70 pristine classic, super and hypercars cars and memorabilia to raise funds for the Topic of Cancer. It’s no surprise that this event was a sell-out! An one off opportunity to to see rare cars
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We celebrated the coronation of King Charles III at an open garden at Great Tangley Manor. Home to Rufus, the Red King in 1097 and to Henry I, King Stephen and Henry Plantagenet in the 12th century. Royal visitors included King John and, several hundred years later, Edward VI, George V, Queen Mary and Albert,
University of Surrey PhD student, Tyler Wooldridge successfully completed the London Marathon, raising a whopping £1,300 for the Topic of Cancer. What a superstar!! Tyler said ‘Thank you to everyone that donated to help raise some funds for ToC. They really are an amazing charity that do tonnes for supporting patients and helping to finance
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