New Clinical Psychologist Joins The Primrose Breast Care Centre

Hello, my name is Katie. I recently joined the team at The Primrose Breast care centre as their new Clinical Psychologist.

Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation28 May 2021Comment

Ann’s Story

Hello, I am Ann, and this is my story.

Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation18 May 2021 Comment

New Oncology Support Nurse Joins The Primrose Breast Care Centre

Kara is our new Oncology Support Nurse at The Primrose Breast Care Centre.

Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation10 May 2021 Comment

New Breast Reconstructive Nurse Joins The Primrose Breast Care Centre

Katie is our new Breast Reconstruction Specialist Nurse at The Primrose Breast Care Centre.

Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation10 May 2021Comment

Generous Funding from The Primrose Foundation Funds New Nurses

The Primrose Foundation is excited to announce that, thanks to ongoing local support, we have been able to fund two new part-time Breast Nurse Specialist posts for two years.

Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation10 May 2021Comment

Breast Cancer Post-Surgery Exercise Tips

We all know that any form of exercise is good and that even a little is better than none.

AdviceThe Primrose Foundation12 April 2021Comment

Volunteering For The Primrose Foundation

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce Joan to you. Joan is one of The Primrose Foundation’s dedicated volunteers.

VolunteeringThe Primrose Foundation12 April 2021 Comment

Breast Cancer Survivor Runs a Marathon in a Month to Help Celebrate 25 years of The Primrose Foundation

Alex Shute from Liskeard was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer back in December 2019 after finding a lump earlier that year.

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Our Fundraising Is Always For the Care Of Patients

We are pleased to share that our latest fundraising project saw the purchasing of a new sound system in the waiting area of The Primrose Breast Care Centre and new ceiling photographic lighting for all three of the ultrasound rooms within the centre.

FundraisingThe Primrose Foundation24 February 2021 Comment

How Paddle-Boarding Helped To Find The Old Me After Breast Cancer

Three and a half years ago I'd never even heard of The Primrose Foundation however following a routine mammogram I was recalled back into Primrose as something suspicious had caught the Radiologist’s eye and that was the start of my road-trip to breast cancer, mastectomy, reconstruction and recovery.

Staff & Trustees, Advice, Patient StoriesThe Primrose Foundation19 January 2021paddle boardingComment

Taking on The London Marathon In Aid Of The Primrose Foundation

As you may recall in 2020, we asked for as many people as possible to come forward and apply to represent The Primrose Foundation at the 2021 London Marathon.

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Could You Be a Primrose Trustee?

Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women with one woman being diagnosed every 10 minutes and that despite improving awareness and treatments the numbers affected by this disease are on the rise?

Staff & Trustees, VolunteeringThe Primrose Foundation16 December 2020trustee, breast cancer, vacancyComment

12 Ways to Fundraise this Christmas

Christmas all about goodwill, however with money being tight for many people around this time of year, not to mention the restrictions in place around Covid-19 you may of thought that fundraising for The Primrose Foundation may be tricky however we have put together 12 festive- inspired ways you could still show your support.

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Thank You Maggie!

Maggie Jenkin was the unit's first Consultant Radiographer, but will not be its last.

What Your Fundraising Helps To Fund

As we begin to leave this year and embark on a new one it is maybe a good time for us to reflect on the year we are about to leave behind and think about all of our achievements we have accomplished together.

Staff & TrusteesThe Primrose Foundation23 October 2020Comment

25 Facts On Primrose

The Primrose Foundation was created through an appeal launched in 1995 by two surgeons and a radiologist who worked at (the then named) Derriford Hospital - Colin Teasdale, Roger Watkins and Pam Jones.

The Primrose Foundation20 October 202025 FactsComment