VITAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE SURVIVING PROSTATE CANCER
A new web-based support programme has been developed by Surrey researchers and NHS clinicians to reduce the psychological stress that affects men who are recovering from prostate cancer.
The side-effects of treatment, such as urinary, sexual and bowel problems and body issues, can have a negative effect on men’s psychological wellbeing. Recent studies have shown that 65 per cent of
men with prostate cancer report unmet psychological needs and up to a third experience anxiety and depression. Men with prostate cancer also have a higher risk of suicide than their healthy male counterparts.
A study based on the new platform reported that men felt empowered by the programme, signalling a change of attitude in how they approach life post cancer.
Lead author Jane Cockle-Hearne, a Research Fellow at the University, said: “Thanks to medical advances in diagnosis and treatment, increasing numbers of men are surviving prostate cancer, which is incredibly welcome. But we must act now to treat their mental health too. This new programme will enable men to get the information and support they need, as well as providing the NHS with a cost-effective way to deliver high quality health care.”
EDUCATION REGULATOR APPOINTS SURREY STUDENT TO PANEL
Civil Engineering student Ruth Carlson is having a whirlwind year. Currently on a professional training placement at engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald, she has also been appointed as the only student member on the Board and Student Panel of the Office for Students (OfS) – the new regulator set up by the Department of Education.
At the OfS launch conference earlier this year, Ruth spoke about how higher education, and studying civil engineering at Surrey, has transformed her life and opened up many opportunities. Her inspiring speech
Student Ruth Carlson
THREE NEW HONORARY DOCTORS WELCOMED
The University awarded three honorary doctorates in our April graduation ceremonies to those whose achievements range from outstanding scientific research, to business success and contribution to the Arts.
The awards were made to Perdita Hunt OBE DL, Director of Watts Gallery Trust, Paul Polman KBE, CEO of Unilever, and Professor Dame Anne Glover DBE, Special Advisor to the Principal at the University of Strathclyde.
Perdita Hunt Paul Polman Dame Anne Glover
Since 1966, the University has bestowed honorary degrees on those who have made a significant contribution in their field and society. They include Dr Jonny Wilkinson OBE, Professor Lord Robert Winston, and TV personalities Terry Gilliam, Sandi Toksvig, and Michael Buerk.
has now been selected as the first blog post on the OfS website at
officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and- events/news-and-blog/my-university- journey-how-it-changed-my-life.
I have been given opportunities that my family links could not have provided. University gave me a level playing field and a life far from what it could have been had I not pursued higher education.
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