HowCUH Charityis supporting cancer services
Since 2012, CUH Charity, has been supporting the cancer services offered at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and in Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH).
Through the generous donations of our supporters, we're able to fund research, purchase life-saving equipment, and provide additional resources to enhance the care and comfort of those affected by cancer.
Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of those living with and beyond cancer and to ensure that they have access to the best possible care.
By working together with the hospital and the wider community, we are making a lasting impact and fulfilling our mission of Changing and Saving Lives.
The imagination and dynamism of the public who selflessly fundraise for Cancer Services never ceases to amaze us.
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Our current Oncology fundraising initiatives have personal stories – Here are three examples:
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Throughout Aoife’s illness, her parents became aware that treatments for cancer are constantly being improved and recognised the importance of ongoing education and upskilling in this area of medicine.
Aoife’s background in education and the relationships she built with nurses in CUH makes this a very powerful initiative that boosts the morale of Oncology nurses & improves outcomes for patients.
“I am currently using the skills, theory and experience gained in the last two years in a Women's Cancer Survivorship Clinic in CUH. I believe this course fits in extremely well in the survivorship area of cancer care, for people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis and its treatments.”
-Oncology Liason Nurse, CUH, an Aoife O Sullivan fund beneficiary
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Each year, Mick McCourt with the support of friends, family and colleagues from various industries come together to climb Ireland's Highest Mountain, Carrantuohill. The climb is a great representation of a cancer patients’ journey – it’s challenging, but its far easier with a group of people to support you along the journey.
So far, Climb for Aileen has raised over €80,000 which has helped us buy equipment to better outcomes for cancer patients in CUH.
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“We are so grateful to the McCourt family and friends to have an accredited NGS (Next Generation Sequence) service up and running here in CUH with the Ion Torrent Genexus next generation sequencer. This is a significant development for cancer patients in the region and an important milestone too for CUH Pathology.”
-Réiltín Werner, Chief Medical Scientist, Histopathology CUH
Medical equipment purchased by CUH Charity
The Ion Torrent Genexus Sequencer (worth €550k and the first of its kind in Ireland) has significantly helped speed up cancer testing in CUH - where results often took weeks, they can now be delivered within 24 hours by CUH.
This enables patients to start their therapies and/or clinical trials earlier which potentially improves a patients’ quality of life and outcomes. The sequencer allows consultants to start a treatment plan based on the cancer’s profile.
“Having this technology to analyse for these cancer mutations is a hugely valuable clinical and research resource, enhancing our strong links with our academic partners and collaborators UCC, CIT & clinical trials Ireland and will allow ground-breaking research as well as having the immense potential to improve cancer patient quality of life and survival including options for participation in clinical trials..”
-Réiltín Werner, Chief Medical Scientist, Histopathology CUH
The Da Vinci Xi surgical system (worth €3.2m) is a surgical robot in CUH that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach and has been used during surgical procedures on cancer patients, such as those requiring Prostatectomies. This robot uses smaller incisions and decreases hospital stays.
“The arrival of the robotics programme has now added impetus to this process of cancer centralisation to CUH - I am pleased to say that we expect all rectal cancer surgeries, robotic and non-robotic, from Cork and Kerry to be carried out at CUH by this summer. This creates the largest colorectal unit in the country and with it, huge potential for clinical care, research and training.”
-Professor Mark Corrigan, Clinical Lead for Cancer Services
Pictured: Kevin O'Connor, Consultant Urologist with the Da Vinci XI Robot.
Guided by the incredible medical experts in CUH and CUMH, we will continue to use donations to enhance the lives of patients, their families, and our staff.
If you would like to know more about CUH Charity, please visit: www.cuhcharity.ie
you may get in touch with us via Email: info@cuhcharity.ie
Telephone: 021 423 4529