BREAST cancer patients will benefit from a new piece of equipment donated to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The £9,700 Galaxy probe upgrade will help surgeons find the most important lymph gland during cancer surgery by giving a clearer visual display of the scan.

Breast surgeon Mr Tony Skene said: “The Women’s Breast Care Unit is very grateful to the Tulip Appeal for this extremely generous donation; the machine will be of great benefit to our patients.”

Donations to the charity, which is seeking new committee members, should be sent to Tulip Appeal 14, Maundeville Crescent, Christchurch, BH23 2EW.