Two microscopes have been very generously funded by the League of Friends.
Cellular Pathology is a laboratory based specialty which is fundamental to the diagnosis of cancer and its treatment. The Cellular Pathology department receives over 30000 histology and non-gynaecological cytology specimens each year and produces around 130000 stained slides, these are all examined by a team of 11 Pathologists. This Autumn we welcomed two new Consultant Cellular Pathologists, Dr Elizabeth Barlow and Dr Angus McGregor. The increase in consultant staff has already helped the department reduce its turnaround time for histology reports, enabling more rapid treatment for patients”.
Olympus and Nikon consultant grade microscopes were purchased with the donation. Both have integrated cameras which will help with teaching and presentations to multidisciplinary teams.
Executive Chairman of the Friends, Richard Lawn said “The League of Friends is especially pleased to be funding these two new microscopes. Not only are the machines vital in their own right, their presence is a key support for the Trusts success in recruiting two new consultants in the cellular pathology department. Speeding up the vital work of this department is important not just for ensuring rapid cancer diagnosis and thus treatment, but also for reducing the anxiety felt by patients waiting for any cancer results, even those that fortunately turn out to be negative
