World leading research receives cash boost in Manchester
Cancer Research UK will invest an additional £6m each year into world-leading research in Manchester and create up to an additional 100 new jobs. The charity’s annual investment into the Cancer Research […]
National expert in geriatric care appointed to expand pioneering service at The Christie for older patients
One of Europe’s leading cancer centres has appointed a specialist geriatrician to strengthen its pioneering service for older patients, as the NHS seeks to adapt to the growing challenge of […]
Patient-led charity funding accelerates world-first blood test research for rare cancer
A £100,000 award from a charity founded by people affected by rare abdominal cancer is accelerating world-leading research at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The funding from Pseudomyxoma Survivor, awarded […]
New lower-dose radiotherapy trial opens at The Christie
A new radiotherapy trial has opened at The Christie. Researchers are looking at whether two de-escalated (lower doses) of targeted radiotherapy are as effective as two regular doses at treating […]
Major study launched to make advanced cancer treatments safer for patients
A major new UK study, led by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester, has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments […]
The Christie receives re-accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes
The Christie is celebrating receiving its re-accreditation from the Organisation of Cancer Institutes (OECI), meeting its quality standards for cancer care and research, and being re-designated as a comprehensive cancer […]
Research to support young brain tumour survivors
A research study conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester and The University of Manchester aims to improve the quality of life for young people who have survived […]
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
Cancer Research UK opened its new National Biomarker Centre last week. The centre opened in the new Paterson Building, which was rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2017, and is […]
1,000th patient enrolled on new ‘self-management’ prostate cancer pathway at The Christie
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the first anniversary of the prostate easy access support service (PEASS). PEASS is a supported self-management follow-up pathway for people following their prostate […]
Woman struck twice with tonsil cancer sees tumours shrink by half on clinical trial
A woman with head and neck cancer has seen her tumours reduce by more than half thanks to a clinical trial at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Jeanette […]
