Sarcoma UK is hosting our first community event focusing on well-being, peer support and education, for adult patients and their supporters.
Our day offers:
- Sessions led by leading sarcoma specialists
- Opportunities to meet others affected by sarcoma
- Dedicated space for loved ones to share experiences
- Practical well-being activities
- Access to essential information and resources
Registration for 17 June in Bristol is now open.
Book Your Free Bristol Ticket Now
We’re coming to Manchester on 15 September. Sign up below and we’ll let you know as soon as registration is open.
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Who can attend?
This event welcomes anyone diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, bone sarcoma, GIST or desmoid tumours, along with their supporters.
What does it cost?
Attendance is completely FREE and includes all refreshments and a hot and cold buffet lunch.
Event details
Bristol: Tuesday 17 June 2024
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South
Registration: Now open
Manchester: Monday 15 September 2024
Venue: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Registration: Coming soon
Limited availability
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once we reach capacity or by 26 May, whichever comes first.
What to expect at Sarcoma UK’s Community Day 2025
Tuesday 17 June (Bristol) – Registration now open
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South
Running from approximately 10am – 4pm, including talks from healthcare professionals and patient experiences, a dedicated space for carers and loved ones and an exhibition to explore!
Book Your Free Ticket Now
Monday 15 September (Manchester) – Details coming soon
Venue: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Running from approximately 10am – 4pm, including talks from healthcare professionals and patient experiences, a dedicated space for carers and loved ones and an exhibition to explore!
Travel Infomation
Bristol – DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South
Located on the B3133, 4 miles from the M5 motorway (junction 20&21) and just 1 mile from Yatton Railway Station, with Bristol International Airport only 5 miles away.
Speakers and Guests
Professor Robert Thomas is a NHS Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke’s and Bedford Cambridge University Hospitals. He is also a Clinical Teacher at Cambridge University, a regular health journalist for the DailyMail and National World News, a Professor of sport and Nutritional science at the University of Bedfordshire. He was recently appointed head of Integrative Oncology for The Royal London Hospital for Integrative Medicine
He also leads a Lifestyle and Cancer Research Unit which designs and conducts national studies that evaluate the impact of lifestyle on cancer.
This talk will highlight the evidence for self-care, lifestyle and nutritional strategies which aim to help well-being and improve outcomes after cancer.
Dr Naomi Carson is a Histopathologist at the North Bristol NHS Trust and will be talking about the histopathology of sarcoma tumours and diagnostic challenges.
Stephen – Stephen was diagnosed with a myxofibrosarcoma in 2022, resulting in the amputation of his left arm. Stephen will present his story entitled, ‘Only one way back’.
Zoe Walker – Zoe is a Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects Radiographer at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. Zoe will be discussing ‘Late Effects of Cancer Treatment’.
Andy French – Andy is the Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Sarcoma UK and will be delivering a talk on the ‘State of the Nation Review – Spotlight on Early Diagnosis’
Book Your Free Bristol Ticket Now
Register for Manchester Updates
If you have any questions, please get in touch at supportline@sarcoma.org.uk
