Pelican Cancer Foundation

Thank-you to all the delegates and guest speakers who attended the Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshop in North Wales this month.

Interactive workshops and discussions focused on the optimal diagnosis, management and treatment of re**al cancer.

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Find out more about the Moondance Cancer Initiatives here: https://bit.ly/3Sg6Dzj

Bowel Cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK however it is treatable and curable, especially if diagnosed early. We are dedicated to the research, education, and advancement of precision surgery for bowel cancer.

We receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of our donors to support our work. Your donation will support us to fund vital research and our multi-disciplinary education programmes to help patients live well for longer.

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Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK. That’s nearly 43,000 people each year. About 268,000 people are currently living with . Together we can help patients live well for longer.

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Every charity needs income to achieve its ambitions. Last year we delivered 6 local educational courses in Basingstoke and launched our 5th National Educational Programme, OReCO (Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes).

Thank-you for your continued support.

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, over the past 12 months we have delivered a series of courses and workshops to advance the clinical skills of 602 healthcare professionals from 128 hospitals across the UK.



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As Pelican moves forward into 2024/2025, we reflect on some of our achievements over the last 12 months. Much of the Pelican Team’s time has been spent planning and delivering our education programmes to enable cancer specialists from across the UK and internationally to advance their understanding of diagnosis and precision treatment of bowel cancer.

As the only Charity in the UK committed solely to the research, education, and advancement of precision surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary diseases, particularly in the liver, we have big goals.

Progress does not stand still, new technologies and advances in cancer treatment are revolutionising the way we diagnose and treat the disease. Through our courses and workshops, we are continually raising the standards of surgical treatment and clinical outcomes for patients with bowel cancer not just locally but throughout the country and internationally.

Every charity needs income to achieve its ambitions and it is only thanks to our supporters that we were able to deliver 6 local educational courses in Basingstoke and launch our 5th National Educational Programme, OReCO (Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes) which will see 20 one day workshops delivered throughout the UK from January 2024 to December. 2026.

Find out how you can continue to support us here:
https://www.pelicancancer.org/can-you-help/

We will shortly be launching our Summer Newsletter.

Don’t miss all the latest updates on the OReCO National Education Programme, our latest
courses and future education programmes.

If you would like to help fundraise for Pelican
Cancer Foundation you can find out all the latest information here:
https://www.pelicancancer.org/can-you-help/fundraising/

Sign-up to our Summer Newsletter here:
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This summer why not make a difference and join a fundraising initiative.

There are lots of fundraising ideas on our website. Keep us posted and we’ll highlight them on social media and in our quarterly newsletter.

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After the success of our first three Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshops held in Basingstoke, South Wales and London, we are delighted to announce the next three workshops across Great Britain and Ireland.

For more information email: [email protected] or find further information on our website:

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This month we were delighted to welcome 135 delegates from 26 hospitals across the London region to our Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshop. Clinicians had the opportunity to discuss complex cases, share experience and uncertainty on the optimal therapy for patients and learn from others to raise standards across all colore**al Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) in Great Britain and Ireland.

The event was a huge success and we have received some fantastic feedback.

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There are many ways that you could help support Pelican Cancer Foundation and with the summer months fast approaching, now is the perfect time to organise or participate in a fundraising event.

We have some fantastic fundraising stories on our website, take a peek for some inspiration:
https://www.pelicancancer.org/our-fundraisers/?doing_wp_cron=1612351997.2394258975982666015625

In fact, the opportunities for fundraising are endless, just be sure to have fun. Alternatively, you might want to set yourself a sporting or fitness challenge. You can ask for sponsorship and wear Pelican colours! Just ask our team for more information.

Tell us your ideas!
Let us know what you’re up to – we can profile your event on Pelican’s website and in our quarterly newsletter.
Email: [email protected].

Last week our Fundraising Manager, Jane Staff joined Chris Boulton Studio for a charity chat on the Kennett Radio breakfast show. Jane highlighted the important work Pelican Cancer Foundation continues to do. Topics discussed included the newly launched, Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) National Programme which commenced this year, and the latest local courses. Jane thanked the many doners, patients, delegates, and clinicians for all their support over the years.

Thank-you to everyone who attended the third Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshop in London on Thursday 2nd May. It was great to see 135 delegates attend from 26 hospitals across the London region. The event was a huge success.

Thank-you to all the speakers who provided insightful case studies and discussion on surgical techniques to ensure consistent processes are followed across all MDTs and most importantly to ensure patients have the best treatment at the best time in the best place.

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Don't forget to pop along to the Open Studios West Berkshire & North Hampshire event this weekend. Chris Boulton will be showcasing his inspiring artwork whilst raising money for two local charities close to his heart.

https://www.open-studios.org.uk/entry/2024/chris-boulton

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Bowel cancer survivor who recently suffered a cardiac arrest holding charity exhibition of his paintings this weekend Highclere-based artist Chris Boulton holding his fourth show in aid of Pelican Cancer Foundation and My Cancer My Choices.

In a few weeks’ time, we will be launching our summer newsletter.

Don’t miss all the latest updates on the OReCO National Education Programme, our latest courses and future education programmes.

If you would like to help fundraise for Pelican Cancer Foundation you can find out all the latest information here:

https://www.pelicancancer.org/can-you-help/fundraising/

Sign-up to our Summer Newsletter here:
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The Pelican Cancer Foundation in collaboration with the The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (Acpgbi) look forward to welcoming over 140 delegates tomorrow for the third Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshop in London on Thursday 2nd May.

To find out more, you can watch the video below or email [email protected].

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This week, we welcome delegates from colore**al Multi-Disciplinary Teams to gather for the third Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshop in London on Thursday 2nd May.

Pelican OReCO aims to:
· Raise awareness on current optimal management of re**al cancer with a focus on surgical techniques.
· Ensure more consistent processes across all colore**al MDTs to support individual patients’
· Help all patients have the best treatment, at the best time in the best place.

Clinicians will have the opportunity to discuss complex cases, share experience and uncertainty on the optimal therapy for patients and learn from others to raise standards across all colore**al MDTs in Great Britain and Ireland.

To find out more, you can watch the video below or email [email protected].

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Chris Boulton Spring Charity Art Exhibition - 18/19th May 2024

Ready for something a little different?

We are delighted to support Chris Boulton Studio again and his inspiring artwork at his spring charity art exhibition in May. Chris will be raising money for Pelican Cancer Foundation and My Cancer My Choices , two local charities close to his heart.

The artwork this year is a little different from his usual inspired mountains and landscapes. This year we see a strong dancing and music theme as well as some soft furnishings and furniture.
We hope you can pop along and support Chris at the Open Studios West Berkshire & North Hampshire event.

https://www.open-studios.org.uk/entry/2024/chris-boulton

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After the success of the first two Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes (OReCO) workshops held in Basingstoke and South Wales, preparations are well underway for the third OReCO workshop which will be held in London on Thursday 2nd May.

We look forward to welcoming delegates to raise standards on re**al cancer management across all colore**al MDT’s, to maximise outcomes for the benefit of the greatest number of patients.

Woking in collaboration with the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Mr Brendan Moran Consultant Colore**al Surgeon and the Pelican Cancer Foundation Team aim to deliver 20 one day workshops from January 2024 to December 2026.

To find out more, take a look on our website:
https://www.pelicancancer.org/oreco/

Bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers if detected early. Five-year survival rates for bowel cancer have doubled over the last 40 years, thanks to greater awareness and earlier detection of the disease, and improving treatment.

With optimal treatment and surgery, more cures are possible with bowel cancer than with all the other internal cancers added together.
There is more that has to be done to make bowel cancer treatment more precise and more patients suitable for curative surgery for liver metastases.

Patients diagnosed with early disease are nearly twice as likely to survive and therefore we have to encourage more screening and treatment for early disease.

Bowel cancer screening can spot the early signs of bowel cancer and it saves lives. Regular screening is important.
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Thank-you to Vistry House Building Thames Valley who have made a £1000 contribution to the Pelican Cancer Foundation which has enabled the charity to purchase a new state of the art pan tilt camera to help train surgeons by enabling bowel cancer operations to be broadcast live.

Staff at the Reading-based housebuilder became aware of the charity’s work after one of their colleagues was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Daphne Robertson, CEO at the Pelican Cancer Foundation, said: “Pelican is a medical research and education charity and the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the research, training and advancement of precision surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary diseases.”

“We are very grateful to Vistry for its generous donation of £1,000 which has been used to purchase a pan tilt camera, which will enable us to broadcast live filming of surgical procedures directly to the training classroom.”

“Pelican’s educational courses are attended by medical professionals from across the UK and internationally. Patients with bowel cancer will have a better chance of living well for longer thanks to the success of Pelican training courses in advancing the skills and understanding of surgeons and their cancer teams.”

Amber Bowley, regional sales director for Vistry Thames Valley, said: “We were all devastated to hear of our colleague’s diagnosis with bowel cancer. It really brought it home to all of us how prevalent this disease is and how it affects the lives of so many people. The latest NHS statistics show that one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime which is a frightening thought."

“Through our colleague we became aware of the amazing work that the Pelican Cancer Foundation does to try to improve the lives and survival rates of people suffering with bowel cancer. It really is encouraging to know that the camera that has been purchased with our donation will assist with the training of surgeons and help improve outcomes for cancer patients.”

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Congratulations to Scott Whelan for completing the London Marathon and raising an impressive £2,432 for Pelican Cancer Foundation. Scott has managed to help raise awareness of the great work Pelican Cancer Foundation have done for his Father Anthony Whelan over the last 8 years.

“It was incredible. Loved it till about mile 18. Hated it till mile 23! Loved it till the end!!!! Did it in 4hrs 57 which I’m happy about for my first one! I was aiming for 4.5 hours but it’s really really long!!!!!!! Feel really proud to have run for the Pelican and my dad!”

If you would still like to donate:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/scott-whelan-1711027894719

We are so grateful to everyone who supports Pelican through raising funds or giving their time.

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The symptoms of bowel cancer can be subtle and do not necessarily make you feel unwell. Keep a record of your symptoms including when they started, when they happen, how often you have them and if anything changes.

If anything changes, consult your GP for further advice.
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Good Luck Scott Whelan running the London Marathon this weekend.

Scott will be running to help raise awareness of the great work Pelican Cancer Foundation has done to help his Dad over the last 8 years.

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We would like to wish Scott lots of luck as he makes the final preparations for the Marathon. We are so grateful to everyone who supports Pelican through raising funds or giving their time.

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Know your normal!

Colore**al cancer can seem a lot like other common gastrointestinal disorders, including haemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis. They usually have many of the same symptoms, however there are a few important differences.

The key fact is that these different symptoms are persistent and stick around for more than a few days, so it is important to know your normal.

If something isn’t quite right; if you have any symptoms of bowel cancer for 3 weeks of more, or if you have any concerns, please contact your GP to seek advice.

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Bowel Cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon or re**al cancer.

On our website you can find a wealth of information to help support you and your family.

https://www.pelicancancer.org/patient-resources/bowel-cancer/april-bowel-cancer-awareness-month/

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Bowel Cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK and the 2nd biggest cancer killer. Every year nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed and sadly more than 16,500 people die of it. However, it can be treatable and curable if diagnosed early. Surgery often remains the most effective treatment for bowel cancer.

Today, the life expectancy and quality of life for many bowel cancer patients is greatly improved than what it was just 10 years ago. Eighty percent of cases can be successfully treated if diagnosed early, often by surgery.

The quality of surgery and surgical skills are constantly evolving and Pelican, with associated surgeons, has been at the forefront of innovation in colore**al surgery and precision treatment. Pelican has run four national development programmes for colore**al cancer specialists.

These have included thousands of people attending workshops across the UK and Ireland:
2003 – 2007: MDT-TME (Multi-Disciplinary Team-Total Mesore**al Excision) National Development Programme
2009 – 2012: LOREC(Low Re**al Cancer) Development Program
2014 – 2017: SPECC (Significant Polyp and Early Colore**al Cancer) Programme
2018 – 2020: IMPACT (Improving Management for Patients with Advanced Colore**al Tumours)
2024 – 2026 – Optimising Re**al Cancer Outcomes National Programme (OReCO)

https://www.pelicancancer.org/patient-resources/bowel-cancer/april-bowel-cancer-awareness-month/

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As the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the research, training, and advancement of precision surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary diseases, particularly in the liver, over the course of the next month we would like to help raise awareness of Bowel Cancer.

Help us spread the word and like and share our posts so we can help raise awareness.

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Good Luck Scott Whelan running the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024.

“I'm really looking forward to it and the fundraising is going well so far! One more long run (20/22 miles) to do and then tapering till the event .... “ Scott Whelan’s comments to us as he approaches the final few weeks until the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024.

Scott will be running to help raise awareness of the great work Pelican Cancer Foundation has done to help his Dad over the last 8 years.

“My dad was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in 2016. Over the last 8 years he has completed 26 rounds of Chemotherapy, 7 operations (bowel, liver and lung) and had 19 tumours removed! Dad has remained incredibly positive, resilient and defiant throughout his procedures and his focus has always been on his family, ensuring that we are all ok!

On a positive note he has just been given the ‘all clear’ after a recent scan and has a 6-month reprieve from being poked and prodded!

Dad’s incredibly positive attitude has been infectious, and I believe he has inspired so many people around him to take stock and prioritise what is important in life. Incredibly, whilst going through this, Dad and Mum have raised over £5000 for cancer support charities! This inspired me to complete the Great North Run where I raised over £2000. I have run 3 more half marathons since which has inspired me to complete this challenge! 26.2 miles is a horrible distance!

There is no doubt that medical advances and the work of the Pelican Cancer Foundation have saved my Dad’s life but there is so much more to do. More funding is required for critical research and development with the ultimate goal to cure this indiscriminate disease.

I would really appreciate any donations to support the Pelican Cancer Foundation in their incredible work.”
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We would like to wish Scott lots of luck as he makes the final preparations for the Marathon. We are so grateful to everyone who supports Pelican through raising funds or giving their time.

The daffodils are out, and the birds are singing!

Last week we were delighted to issue our Spring newsletter. Here are some of the fantastic highlights:

* Welcome Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH as our new Patron of Pelican Cancer Foundation
* Successful delivery of our first two OReCO workshops in Basingstoke and South Wales as part of our National Programme.
* 6th Colore**al Cancer Workshop for Bowel Cancer Screening Practioners successfully delivered on the 7th February
* Laparoscopic Train the Trainer Workshop held on the 14th and 15th March in conjunction with LAPCO International
* Fantastic fundraising achievement by Becky Montgomery and the Strategic People Team who completed the Barcelona Half Marathon on the 11th February and raised an amazing £1835 for Pelican Cancer Foundation
* Huge congratulations to Tom Scofield for completing the Barcelona Marathon on the 10th March raising £1804 for Pelican Cancer Foundation
* Thank-you to a long-standing friend of Pelican Cancer Foundation for donation £5000 to us to continue our work to provide education for clinical staff across the NHS to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with bowel cancer and its associated secondary diseases.

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