The people involved in the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project make it very special. Here we share some of their stories...
Ingela Oberg, Lead Cancer Nurse
For International Nurses Day 2025, we caught up with Ingela Oberg, Lead Cancer Nurse at Addenbrooke's Hospital. In this conversation, we hear about her journey, what keeps her inspired, and how she got involved in the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project. With years of experience and a deep passion for patient care, Ingela offers thoughtful reflections on both the challenges and rewards of nursing. Here, in her own words, is a glimpse into her life and career.
Paul Middleton, patient
Paul Middleton, who lives in Stamford, was 57 years old when he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010.
Toks Odesanmi, patient
Toks Odesanmi is a Cambridge University Hospitals patient who is living with sickle cell disease (SCD), a lifelong and serious health condition that requires ongoing hospital treatment.
Jake Andrade, patient
Jake Andrade, from Stowmarket, was 13 when he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. After recovering twice from the disease, he says he wants to help others going through something similar.
David Bateson, patient
David Bateson, a father-of-three from Bedfordshire who was diagnosed with stage 4 skin cancer which spread to his major organs, is now living with 'no evidence of cancer' in his body, after pioneering treatment at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Lisa Noble, patient
Lisa Noble, a mum-of-five from Bishop Stortford, was one of the first patients to receive CAR-T therapy at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, after chemotherapy did not treat her high-grade blood cancer.
Jomar Maxion, lung cancer clinical nurse specialist
To celebrate National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day, Jomar Maxion has shared more about his role and what is exciting about the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Ayesha Noorani, Upper GI Surgeon
On International Women’s Day 2024, Ayesha Noorani has shared her journey to become the first academic consultant Upper GI Surgeon at CUH after being awarded a CRUK Clinician Scientist Fellowship.
Mohammed Ahsan, patient
Mohammed Ahsan, who was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2022, has found the healing power of nature, the outdoors and flowers, have helped him overcome his ‘patient mentality’.
Barnabas Baricz Hughes, patient
Barnabas ('Barny') Baricz Hughes was in his early 20s when he found out he had cancer. He was cared for in the specialist Teenage Cancer Trust ward at Addenbrooke's, designed for 14-24 year olds.
Liz Chipchase, patient
When retired Cambridge scientist Liz Chipchase signed up for a clinical trial she did so out of personal interest, unaware it would be a decision that would save her life.
Krishna Zivraj-Nair, patient
Krishna Zivraj-Nair, who was treated for breast cancer at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, is now dedicating her life to dance, after being told she was cancer-free.
Fiona Carey, patient
Fiona Carey is living with kidney cancer and enjoying life – she recently celebrated the birth of her first grandchild on her own 61st birthday – and the same day as her son’s birthday.
Ethan Beckett, patient
“Having choices in my cancer treatment meant I avoided radiotherapy.”
Nyarai Chinyama, Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nyarai Chinyama is a specialist cancer nurse at Addenbrooke’s who looks after patients with stomach and oesophageal cancer, as well as complex non-cancerous tumours.
Beccy Sleigh, patient
"I took part in breast cancer research and now I am cancer free."
Joanna Rowley, Lead Nurse - Cambridge Breast Unit
Joanna Rowley shares her journey on becoming the Lead Nurse of the Cambridge Breast Unit, an insight into her role and her thoughts on the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Jill Barker, oncology specialist nurse
I wanted to share how important the role of psychological input is, a big part of our job is to support both the patient, the carers and family. I think it's predominantly one of the most important aspects of our job.
Steve Johnson, patient
A Lincolnshire man who underwent revolutionary cancer treatment in a last ditch attempt to save his life is now cancer free.