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How patients are making a difference
Fiona Carey, Co-Chair of the CCRH Patient Advisory Group (PAG), shares the subjects current and former cancer patients have covered in recent meetings, helping to design and build Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
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Campaign highlights how new Cancer Hospital is changing the story of cancer
Why are researchers studying the very earliest stages of cancer? How will artificial intelligence change how we understand and treat cancer? Which chance discovery in a Cambridge lab led to a revolutionary new cancer drug? And how will the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) change the story of cancer?
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Cancer is the public's biggest health concern, poll reveals
Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they have cancer– higher than for any other medical condition, including dementia and having a heart attack – according to polling released today.
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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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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.
New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
Home in a day after robotic cancer surgery
A surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s is helping to cure patients with prostate cancer, enabling them to go home less than 24 hours after surgery.
Cambridge teams land £4m to tackle toughest cancers
Two teams of Cambridge scientists – which include experts based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital - are to get a £4m boost to help with the fight against cancer.
Brain cancer care awarded centre of excellence status
Addenbrooke’s hospital is part of six NHS brain cancer centres to be awarded excellence status by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
Top honours for pioneering Cambridge doctors
Congratulations to Fiona Gilbert and Miles Parkes who are among 8 Cambridge doctors and professors to be elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Richard Gilbertson elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Richard Gilbertson, research lead for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, now recognised for his scientific excellence by the Royal Society.
Big boost for Cambridge 'sponge on a string' cancer test
A multi-million pound trial has been announced to pave the way for the Cytosponge test to become a routine screening programme, to help detect early signs of oesophageal cancer.
Big genetic study reveals new clues to the causes of cancer
Cambridge analysis of more than 12,000 tumours from NHS patients has found DNA evidence of more than 50 new potential causes of cancer.
Landmark NHS testing and treatment for brain cancer
Brain tumour patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are the first in the UK to benefit from personalised treatment using the latest innovations in genomics and cancer research.
My CUH story: Cancer nurse specialist
An oncology specialist nurse at Addenbrooke’s has spoken of her love for her work – even though it involves following patients on some of the toughest journeys.
Increasing genetic testing for ovarian cancer
Addenbrooke's patients are taking part in a pilot scheme to improve the uptake of genetic screening for ovarian cancer, especially in BAME communities that have the lowest rates of testing.
Research into cancer given five-year funding boost
Life-changing research into cancer will continue on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus for the next five years as Cancer Research UK (CRUK) announced £22.5million funding for its Cambridge Centre.
Major milestone reached for new cancer hospital in Cambridge
The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) project has had the first stage of its business case approved by the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS England & NHS Improvement.
CUH professor wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
CUH professor wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer.
New research to target advanced oesophagogastic cancer
An Addenbrooke’s doctor is leading a trial to find improved treatments for patients with advanced oesophagogastric (OG) cancer.