Charity Co-founder Donates 100 Skincare Products to Northampton Radiotherapy Patients
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Updated · BBC.com · Aug 24
Charity Co-founder Donates 100 Skincare Products to Northampton Radiotherapy Patients
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Aug 24
Summary
About 100 moisturisers, cleansers and toners have been given to Northampton General Hospital for radiotherapy patients by Niven Whatley, who recently finished treatment there for bowel cancer.
Whatley said radiotherapy left him with uncomfortable skin irritation, while his wife Sara said specialist skincare is often costly for patients already under financial strain from cancer treatment.
The products are being supplied as part of a trial to assess patient needs and how they can be used alongside skincare the hospital already prescribes.
Ailsa's Aim, the Olney-based charity the couple founded in 2020 after Sara's cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, said the donation could also help break down taboos around treatment side effects.