Not everyone understands sarcoma. We do.

Support Line Nurse

Before joining Sarcoma UK, I spent 33 years working in the NHS, primarily in Cornwall. I began my career across different areas of oncology, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and inpatient care, before spending 22 years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care, Acute Oncology, Sarcoma and rare cancers. During this time, I was the End of Life Nursing Lead and helped establish and run an acute oncology service across the hospital. As a non-medical prescriber, I have used my prescribing and communication skills to support patients and families at times of crisis, with particular experience in complex symptom control.

Clinical Specialities: Oncology, Palliative Care, Acute Oncology, Sarcoma and Rare Cancers, Non-Medical Prescribing.
Qualifications: Registered General Nurse, BSc (Hons) Oncology and Palliative Care, MSc Acute Oncology, Non-Medical Prescriber.

Support Line Nurse

Before joining Sarcoma UK, I worked for 30 years at The Royal Marsden Hospital, mainly in sarcoma and rare cancers. For more than 15 years, I worked clinically as a Research Sister and Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Soft Tissue Sarcoma Team. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping patients and their families and friends understand and live with the emotional and physical impact of a sarcoma diagnosis. I have been involved with Sarcoma UK in different capacities for many years and am proud to be one of the charity’s ambassadors.

Clinical Specialities: Oncology, Palliative Care.
Qualifications: Registered Adult Nurse, Registered Midwife, BNurs.

Support Line Nurse

I qualified as a nurse in 2005 and began my career in orthopaedics. While studying for my degree, I also worked for Marie Curie in the community. I later spent nine years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sarcoma in Cardiff, supporting people affected by sarcoma and developing specialist experience in their care. During this time, I was also one of the authors of the All Wales Sarcoma Pathway.

Clinical Specialities: Sarcoma, Orthopaedics, Community Nursing.
Qualifications: Registered General Nurse (RGN), BSc Cancer.

Support Line Advisor

Before joining Sarcoma UK, I worked as a therapeutic radiographer at St James’ Hospital in Leeds. I worked with both adults and children diagnosed with sarcoma, delivering radiotherapy and helping them manage the side effects of treatment. I also have experience of providing palliative radiotherapy. I joined the Sarcoma UK Support Line team in 2022, where I help people find answers to the questions that matter to them and support our network of sarcoma support groups.

Clinical Specialities: Radiotherapy, Oncology, Paediatric and TYA Care, Palliative Care.
Qualifications: Registered Therapeutic Radiographer (HCPC), BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology, Counselling Skills Level 2.

Support Line Advisor

I qualified as a Midwife in 2006 and worked in both community and hospital settings. After gaining my Obstetric Ultrasound qualification in 2009, I worked as a Midwife Sonographer before specialising in bereavement care. I now have six years of experience in sarcoma, working alongside colleagues and specialist teams and continuing to develop my knowledge through study days and conferences. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on providing personalised and compassionate care, supporting informed choice, and advocating for individuals and families.

Clinical Specialities: Midwifery, Obstetric Ultrasound, Bereavement Care.
Qualifications: Registered Midwife (RM), BSc Midwifery (Hons), PgC Obstetric Ultrasound, Foundation Course in Bereavement Support.

Support Line Nurse

I began my nursing career at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, working in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. I later completed a Graduate Diploma in Cancer Practice at The Royal Marsden Hospital, where I first worked with people with sarcoma during a rotation at its Chelsea site. I went on to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sarcoma and Gynaecology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, before returning to The Royal Marsden as a Pleural Specialist Nurse, where I helped establish the Pleural Nursing Service with the Royal Brompton Hospital. Most recently, I have worked in Acute Oncology at Ipswich Hospital alongside my role on the Sarcoma UK Support Line.

Clinical Specialities: Oncology, Palliative Care, Acute Oncology, Advanced Communication.
Qualifications: Registered Adult Nurse (RN), PGDip Adult Nursing, PGCert Advanced Professional Practice, Foundations in CBT, Counselling Skills Level 2 (in progress).

Head of Support & Sarcoma Specialist Nurse

Before working at Sarcoma UK, I spent over 18 years working clinically with the Oxford Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma team, specialising as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to making the medical path smoother for patients – founding the National Sarcoma Forum for healthcare professionals, introducing nurse-led follow-ups, and creating one-stop clinic visits to reduce the stress of waiting.

Clinical Specialities: Oncology, Palliative Care, Orthopaedic Practice, and Advanced Communication.
Qualifications: Registered Adult Nurse (RN), BNurs (Hons), MSc in Healthcare Practice.