For immediate release
Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
Leading experts from the internationally renowned Royal Brompton and Royal Marsden Hospitals joined forces today to discuss the latest on cancer, heart and lung disease with local residents.
Friends of Royal Brompton Hospital and The Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea, worked in partnership to organise the conference and those attending were welcomed by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor Timothy Coleridge.
Health Matters was designed for local residents to learn more about heart disease, breast cancer; kidney cancer and end stage heart and lung failure from international experts based in the borough. Speakers included:
- Professor Peter Collins, consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital, on ‘Heart disease in women and how we can prevent it’;
- Professor Martin Gore, medical director, The Royal Marsden Hospital, on ‘Kidney cancer, a journey from the untreatable to a chronic condition’;
- Professor John Pepper, cardiac surgeon, Royal Brompton Hospital on ‘Artificial Hearts and Lungs’ and
- Professor Ian Smith, head of Breast Unit, The Royal Marsden Hospital, on ‘New developments in the treatment of breast cancer’.
Lorraine Buckland, chair of The Friends of Royal Brompton Hospital, said:
“It has been a real pleasure to work with colleagues at The Royal Marsden on this conference. We are delighted that leading specialists from both hospitals made time in their busy schedules to share their expert knowledge with local residents.”
June Torrance, chair of The Friends of Royal Marsden, Chelsea said: “We are delighted with how successful the event was. The lecture theatre was full to capacity and the feedback we have already received from guests has been very positive.”
Delegate Pammie Rayment said: “It was a fascinating morning. I found the opportunity to learn about new treatments, and to listen to four of the country’s leading experts right here in the borough, extremely valuable. I came along because I take a keen interest in my own health and that of my family, and the information that I’m taking away from the event is both reassuring and positive.”
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For further information please contact:
Joanna Nurse, communications manager
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: 020 7352 8121 ext 2237(Royal Brompton Hospital)
Tel: 01895 828 877 (Harefield Harefield)
Mobile: 07891 955904
Email: J.Nurse@rbht.nus.uk
Notes to editors:
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. The Trust helps patients from all age groups who have heart and lung problems, and Royal Brompton Hospital is a national and international leader in the treatment of heart and lung disease.
Our doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff are experts in their chosen field and we carry out some of the most complicated heart and lung surgery and procedures available anywhere in the world. We are the only specialist heart and lung unit in the country that treats both children and adults.
The Friends of Royal Brompton Hospital is an independent charity that raises funds for projects around the hospital. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and, as well as raising funds, runs various services in the hospital.
The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden opened its doors in 1851 as the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education.
Today, together with its academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research, it is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe treating over 40,000 patients every year. It is a centre of excellence, and the only NHS Trust to achieve the highest possible ranking in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual Health Check for the third year in a row.
Prince William became President of The Royal Marsden in 2007, following a long royal connection with the hospital.
The Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea have supported the work of the hospital for many years by providing additional funding, support and amenities.
