Our Patrons
Our Patrons
We are very fortunate to have some fantastic patrons who support us whenever possible by raising awareness of our work and our increase our profile.
Professor Robert Thomas is a Consultant Oncologist at the Primrose Oncology Unit, Bedford and Addenbrooke’s Hospitals, a professor of Biological and Exercise Science at Coventry University, a professor of Sports Science at the University of Bedfordshire, a clinical teacher at Cambridge University. He is author of the book “Lifestyle after Cancer” and medical advisor for the lifestyle and cancer website Cancernet.co.uk. and the general lifestyle site keep-healthy.com. He has an academic interest in the evaluation of nutritional, lifestyle and self help strategies with aim to empower patients with the truth after cancer. He has published over 100 peer reviewed scientific papers including, in the last 2 years, the worlds largest randomised controlled trial of a polyphenol rich nutritional supplement in men with prostate cancer and the evaluation of an essential oil topical treatments which virtually eliminate distressing chemotherapy associated nail damage.
He was joint author for the Macmillan funded evidence review for the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative and designed the UK’s first government approved qualification in exercise rehabilitation for cancer patients. He has been awarded The British Oncology Association’s “Oncologist of the Year” and the Hospital Doctor magazine “Doctor of the Year” and the Royal College Medal for his contribution to medical research.
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HCCN the Charity is proud to be awarded the Charity Excellence Quality Mark. This is in recognition of the ongoing promotion of good governance and maximisation of strategic impact. For effectively leading and managing people and capitalising on operational delivery. The trustees have demonstrated effective risk management, efficient use of finance and resources and making the most from income generation and communications.
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The Charity
The charity is governed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) meaning our wider membership (other than trustees) have voting rights, usually at the AGM. Our members contribute to the charity through their voluntary efforts and other contributions, often financial. Having people helped by the charity as members enables us to take account of their views. Member rights include the:
- Power to select, appoint and remove the board of trustees, or parts of it
- Control of changes in the constitution
- Power to direct the board of trustees to do things
HCCN member benefits include regular newsletter to keep in contact, communication news and opportunities to get involved as well as conference participation. Our members typically are people affected by a cancer – either as patient, partner, carer or friend – who support our purpose. They provide expertise and knowledge, funds, volunteer efforts and influence. Data protection requirements mean we will ask you for permission to contact you, and to give your details to third parties.
While having a large membership, the organisation is not seeking an unlimited membership. Members can be involved in the governance of the charity by taking an active part in selection and appointment of the trustees. There is no charge and, once approved, you have the right to vote at our AGM.
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Contact Us About HCCN – The Charity: You can email us on info@hccnthecharity.org
Our Patrons
We are very fortunate to have some fantastic patrons who support us whenever possible by raising awareness of our work and our increase our profile.
Professor Robert Thomas is a Consultant Oncologist at the Primrose Oncology Unit, Bedford and Addenbrooke’s Hospitals, a professor of Biological and Exercise Science at Coventry University, a professor of Sports Science at the University of Bedfordshire, a clinical teacher at Cambridge University. He is author of the book “Lifestyle after Cancer” and medical advisor for the lifestyle and cancer website Cancernet.co.uk. and the general lifetsyle site keep-healthy.com. He has an academic interest in the evaluation of nutritional, lifestyle and self help strategies with aim to empower patients with the truth after cancer. He has published over 100 peer reviewed scientific papers including, in the last 2 years, the worlds largest randomised controlled trial of a polyphenol rich nutritional supplement in men with prostate cancer and the evaluation of an essential oil topical treatments which virtually eliminate distressing chemotherapy associated nail damage.
He was joint author for the Macmillan funded evidence review for the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative and designed the UK’s first government approved qualification in exercise rehabilitation for cancer patients. He has been awarded The British Oncology Association’s “Oncologist of the Year” and the Hospital Doctor magazine “Doctor of the Year” and the Royal College Medal for his contribution to medical research.
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Facebook: cancernetuk