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Planning permission granted for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
We welcome today’s planning committee decision, with councillors recommending approval to build Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
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£9.2m boost for next generation of Cambridge cancer experts
Cambridge is set to benefit from £9.2m funding to train the next generation of doctors and scientists, to bring new and better cancer treatments to patients faster.
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ACT partner with Give Us A Lift charity to benefit the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is delighted to be partnering with Give Us A Lift (GUAL), a humanitarian charity helping local communities and organisations deliver life-changing care, to support the fundraising campaign for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
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Health Minister visits Cambridge as preparation work starts for new East of England cancer hospital
Health minister Lord Markham visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus today (5 February) to mark progress on the build for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, and life science partners.
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Tailoring treatment for breast cancer patients
In the lead-up to World Cancer Day on 4 February we are highlighting the pioneering precision breast cancer research that will move into the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
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New trial brings screening for oesophageal cancer closer
A man from Cambridge is the first to join the surveillance part of a clinical trial that could see routine screening for oesophageal cancer introduced into the NHS, potentially halving deaths from this cancer every year.
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Speeding up breast cancer diagnosis using AI
A ground-breaking project involving Addenbrooke's Hospital has been awarded £1.5 million to develop AI that can help check for breast cancer - part of the government's plan to accelerate cancer diagnosis using artificial intelligence.
Why I'm passionate about the planned Cancer Research Hospital
Sue Arnold, a member of the Patient Network for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, tells us about her experience and cancer journey.
Cambridge Professor receives OBE for services to cancer
Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, director of the Early Cancer Institute, has received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to cancer.
Blood cancer manipulates immune cells to survive
The most comprehensive study to date of the blood cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, has provided fascinating insights into what tumour cells must do to survive.
High risk surgery on teen testicular cancer patient
Surgeons at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge undertake some of the most complex operations in the country –– and at 9pm on BBC Two on Wednesday (8 Feb) this includes high-risk surgery on a teenager, following treatment for testicular cancer.
Planning permission submitted for East of England cancer hospital
A full planning application to build a new specialist cancer research hospital for the region on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has been submitted to Cambridge City Council.
Major funding for Cambridge to find cancer treatments
Around £3 million has been awarded to Cambridge doctors and scientists to boost research in to new cancer treatments, including vital trials involving Addenbrooke's patients.
First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer
A UK trial is underway to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer, led by Professor Charlotte Coles, an oncology consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Technique to prevent relapse in breast cancer patients
Cambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a new study.
Online platform to check for prostate cancer risk
Cambridge scientists have created an online tool for predicting an individual’s risk of developing prostate cancer, to enable more targeted testing, treatment and early diagnosis.
New hope for kidney cancer treatment
Cambridge researchers have discovered that a drug used to treat lung cancer could potentially help patients with a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma.
Cancer patients to help trial ‘life saving’ home testing kit
Addenbrooke’s hospital is helping to trial a new home-testing device to check if cancer patients are at risk from a serious side effect of chemotherapy.
Making prostate cancer diagnosis simple, safe and affordable
A new medical device developed at Addenbrooke's hopes to transform the process of diagnosing prostate cancer, making it safer for patients.
Cancer research could have 'far-reaching' implications
The research lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital says new findings to come out of his lab are the most important in three decades.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
Patients help to improve radiotherapy services
A new multimedia display at Addenbrooke’s highlights how patients have helped shape radiotherapy treatment.
Launch of UK's first institute for early cancer research
The Early Cancer Institute opens today next door to Addenbrooke's, to help create a world where we can detect cancer early enough to cure it.
MPs pledge support for regional Cancer Research Hospital
Nurse Debbie’s pedal push follows brave cancer journey
An Addenbrooke’s cancer nurse and keen cyclist has come through the most complicated ride of her life.
New regional cancer hospital one step closer
The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) project has been given the green light by the government’s New Hospital Programme to commence the process that will lead to the appointment of a construction partner.