A colorectal cancer nurse at UHDB who makes "a tangible difference" in the care of her patients has received national recognition for the impact that her "clinical professionalism, coordination and compassion" makes for those she cares for.
UHDB's Skin Cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) have developed a new patient tracker tool to improve the surveillance and treatment of melanoma and high-risk squamous cell carcinoma - two common types of skin cancer.
UHDB is one of three Midlands hospital trusts at the forefront of piloting a new sensitivity of bowel cancer screening, which aims to diagnose the disease earlier, resulting in earlier prevention and saving lives.
UHDB colleagues who support patients with secondary breast cancer are the latest team to receive a Patient Hero award in recognition of their compassionate care.
The Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group was nominated for a Making a Difference Award by patient Sara, who started using the group following her diagnosis.
Graham is one of over 300 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, that has benefitted from an innovative cancer treatment at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), which reduces painful and life-impacting side-effects from radiotherapy.
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) patients have shared how routine screening through the post led to their bowel cancer diagnosis, and how taking part in a clinical research trial helped prepare them for surgery and quick recovery. Anthony Walsh and Rich Hawksworth, both from Derby have thanked teams who cared for them throughout their journey.
A dad of two who was diagnosed with bowel cancer, despite having no symptoms, has urged people to complete their own vital screening tests.
Judith and Julia attended their routine breast screening appointment, and were diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, despite having no symptoms. For Breast Cancer Awareness month, they are sharing their stories to encourage other women to respond to the lifesaving invitation.
A 'humble' doctor who helped a patient recently diagnosed with cancer, has been recognised with a Patient Hero award for their compassion and making a significant impact to the patient and his family during their time at the Trust.
Kind-hearted colleagues from across UHDB have shown their support for a stem cell recruitment drive, which saw 298 colleagues join the DKMS stem cell register, potentially saving lives in what is believed to be the biggest drive ever held by an NHS Trust in the UK.