we’ve fueled
vital research.

Made possible only by the donations made to the Lady Garden Foundation, since 2014 we have given just under £3 million to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

We’ve highlighted 2 of our most recent funded projects below, but you can read about all of our support milestones in The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Impact Reports further down this page.

The impact of lifestyle before and after diagnosis on survival from ovarian cancer.

Led by Professor Amy Berrington and Professor Susana Banerjee.

Currently, little is known as to whether lifestyle can improve ovarian cancer survival. This study will examine this question for ovarian cancer using the unique data from the UK Generations Study. In this nationwide prospective study 113,000 women completed multiple questionnaires before and after their cancer diagnoses. 602 cases of ovarian cancer were identified and 200 have died of the disease. The team will provide evidence-based recommendations for lifestyle modifications that can improve patient prognosis and survival.

Carcinogenesis of endometriosis and development of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer.

Led by Dr Angela George and Dr Katherine Vroobel.

Some individuals with endometriosis will go on to develop aggressive ovarian cancers within the endometriosis. These tumours are generally multifocal, with very high rates of relapse and new primary tumours in the remaining endometriosis. Recent research into the role of inflammation and cancer has suggested several mutations and molecular signatures may be present in other proinflammatory conditions that can induce cancers.

The team will undertake genomic sequencing to look for biomarkers to indicate those at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. This could allow earlier detection; or more aggressive management of the endometriosis to prevent subsequent cancer.

Supporting the
Royal Marsden

Continuing our loyal support for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Please find our latest Impact Report from the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity below to read about how your donations have been put to good use.

“The Lady Garden Foundation is a passionate advocate for women’s health, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do to improve the lives of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer at The Royal Marsden & beyond.”

– From the team at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The Lady Garden Foundation Scientific Committee

Our Lady Garden Scientific Committee is led by Professor James Larkin at The Royal Marsden, alongside our Chair Jenny Halpern Prince, one of our Trustees Dr Annalisa Jenkins MBBS FRCP, and other medical experts. They meet to review grant proposals and decide who will receive funding every 9 months.

We have also funded:

  • equipment

  • bricks & mortar

  • Support Roles

  • Academic Fellowships

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