Latest News from The Christie

The Christie trials pioneering pre-surgery treatment for brain tumours

A patient at The Christie has had pioneering pre-surgery treatment as part of a new clinical trial for people newly diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Refurbishment at major milestone as final linear accelerator arrives

A refurbishment of The Christie at Oldham has reached a major milestone with the arrival of a new life-saving linear accelerator.

World Cancer Day: Helping break communication barriers

For World Cancer Day, a digital nurse at The Christie shares how technology can support patients with additional communication needs.

World Cancer Day: Caring for older cancer patients

For World Cancer Day, read how The Christie's new senior adult oncology service is helping to meet the needs of older patients.

Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments

Manchester Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) will receive a major funding investment of up to £3m for cancer research.

Clinical trial gives terminal cancer patient new lease of life

A retired school teacher has a new lease of life thanks to a new blood cancer drug she is taking on a clinical trial at The Christie in Manchester.

First NHS breast cancer patients start proton beam therapy at The Christie as part of a pioneering clinical trial

A patient from Cambridgeshire is one of the first people in England to have NHS proton beam therapy for breast cancer as part of a clinical trial.

Christie clinical trial clears cancer for leukaemia patient

A patient at The Christie, who was diagnosed leukaemia, is now free of the disease thanks to an innovative treatment on a clinical trial.

Clinical trial clears Manchester man’s terminal cancer

A man from Greater Manchester, who had less than 12 months to live is now clear of cancer, thanks to a clinical trial at The Christie

Kathryn’s hopes for a happy Christmas after cancer

A teenager from West Lancashire, who was treated at The Christie for an aggressive form of cancer, is looking forward to this Christmas.

Breast cancer patient spared chemotherapy thanks to clinical trial

A patient at The Christie has benefited from a clinical trial that could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from having unnecessary chemotherapy.

The Christie wins Nursing Times social responsibility award

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is the winner of the ‘Best Social Responsibility’ category at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2022.

Woman has pioneering bowel surgery by robot

A 75-year-old woman from north Wales has had an operation to remove part of her bowel carried out by a robot at The Christie.

The Remembrance Day display at The Christie for Remembrance Day 2022, featuring poppies decorated by the children at The Christie day nursery.

Remembrance Day 2022 at The Christie

On Remembrance Day at The Christie, we’re remembering the members of the Armed Forces who have died in conflict around the world.

Cancer patients take centre stage in a new video from The Christie

11 cancer patients from The Christie are the stars of our new Highlights of the Year video 2021-22, talking about their experiences at the cancer centre.

Former nurse shares his experience of lung cancer to raise awareness

A former nurse from Gorton is talking about his diagnosis of terminal lung cancer to publicise lung cancer awareness month during November.

The Christie’s pioneering bloods closer to home service shortlisted for a prestigious national award

The Christie’s pioneering bloods closer to home service has been shortlisted for a prestigious national Nursing Times Award.

Daily tablet keeps prostate cancer at bay for a decade

A hormone therapy drug could halve risk of prostate cancer death after a ground-breaking clinical trial at The Christie in Manchester,

The Christie to benefit from £59.1m research award

The award was given to The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. (BRC).

Two Christie oncologists receive top international award

Two oncologists from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester have been selected as the next generation of leaders in oncology

Patients give The Christie top marks for inpatient care

Patients at The Christie have given the cancer centre top marks for the quality of care in the annual national inpatient survey.

The Christie celebrates the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking peritoneal tumour service

The Christie is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its peritoneal tumour service, a specialist service that is only in 1 other place in the UK.

Research by The Christie could improve outcomes for patients with hidden cancer

Research by The Christie shows it’s possible to identify patients with cancer of unknown primary with a “hidden” bile duct cancer.

Death of Her Majesty The Queen

Everyone at The Christie is incredibly saddened by the news Her Majesty The Queen has passed away.

Tablets trialled at The Christie give terminal cancer patient new lease of life

Eliana was told she only had 2 months to live but an experimental trial at The Christie managed to remove her leukaemia completely.

The Christie is the first UK hospital to become a European Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence

The Christie is one of the inaugural European Prostate Cancer Centres of Excellence, the only facility in the UK to be given the accreditation.

Supercars at The Christie for young adult cancer patients

A group of young adult patients at The Christie were surprised recently by the arrival of a group of high-end supercars - find out what happened.

Father and son who have cared for patient diagnosed with 5 different cancers

A pensioner, who was diagnosed with 5 different types of cancer, has paid tribute to her father and son consultants Tony and Sasha Howell.

Anaesthetists rewarded for high quality patient care

Anaesthetists at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust have achieved the Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Clinical trial at The Christie cleared patient of cancer

Jasmin was given less than a year to live - but an experimental treatment at The Christie managed to clear her advanced cancer.

Cancer patient who thought chemo had made her infertile has baby after life-saving CAR-T treatment

A patient at The Christie is believed to be one of the first CAR-T to give birth following the innovative treatment.

Cancer survivor takes on challenge 20 years after diagnosis

John McCormick is walking 130k for The Christie charity after his experimental drug treatment at the hospital for lymphoma.

Blood test service closer to home for Christie cancer patients is launched

Cancer patients at The Christie can use a new service closer to home if they need regular blood tests during their treatment.

Major refurbishment after 12 years in Oldham

The Christie’s radiotherapy centre in Oldham is to undergo a major refurbishment after treating more than 15,000 patients in 12 years.

Cancer patient’s remarkable recovery after first dose of experimental new drug

A clinical trials patient at The Christie had a new lease of life after having just the first dose of a new targeted cancer treatment.

Hormone therapy drug could halve risk of prostate cancer death

The world’s biggest clinical trial for prostate cancer has found a new hormone treatment could cut the risk of death for some prostate cancer patients.

First radiotherapy patient treated at The Christie at Macclesfield

A cancer patient from Holmes Chapel is the first person to have radiotherapy at The Christie at Macclesfield on 7 February 2022.

Youngest proton beam patient helps NHS centre celebrate milestone

The youngest patient to be treated using proton beam therapy has helped mark the 3 year anniversary of the UK’s first NHS high energy centre.

Research study matches cancer patients to clinical trials by finding faulty genes

The Christie is leading on research which uses a simple blood test to match cancer patients with the right clinical trial.

Blood test to detect cancer returning reaches final trial stage

Researchers at The Christie and CRUK are leading a clinical trial to detect if melanoma patients are relapsing before the cancer shows on a scan.

Neil is five years cancer free for Christmas following life saving surgery

A cancer patient has thanked his surgeon at The Christie as he's about to spend his 5th Christmas cancer free.

Christie at Macclesfield team ready to welcome patients

The team of cancer care staff members are ready to welcome patients to The Christie’s new £26m cancer centre in Macclesfield.

£26m Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre treats its first patient

The Christie at Macclesfield has treated its first patient, marking a new chapter in cancer care for East Cheshire and the surrounding area.

Christie research staff recognised at GM NIHR Excellence Evening

Cancer survivor Keith backs new Christie cancer centre in Macclesfield

Coach’s life-saving action ‘puts brakes on’ swimmer's stage 4 lung cancer

The Christie wins a prestigious healthcare award

A team of 8 NHS staff from The Christie has won The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer’s award for a radiotherapy project.

The Christie contributes to world-first cancer revolution exhibition

A world-first free exhibition exploring cancer care prevention, detection and treatment has opened at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.

400 more Christie patients to benefit from treatment at home

Around 400 more cancer patients a year can have treatment at home thanks to an expansion of The Christie at Home service.

Nurse from Bramhall appointed operational lead for The Christie at Macclesfield

A nurse from Bramhall with more than 20 years’ experience has been appointed to a key role at the new Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre.

Radiotherapy machines and scanner delivered to The Christie at Macclesfield

Two radiotherapy machines and a CT scanner have been delivered to the new cancer centre, The Christie at Macclesfield.

Breakthrough will help prognosis and treatment for cancer patients

A research team at The Christie has discovered how to determine which drugs will treat individual cancer patients most effectively.

Chemotherapy drug swap during COVID-19 helps patient Alyson battle cancer

A woman with an inherited cancer predisposition syndrome has been successfully treated with immunotherapy.

Lung cancer patient’s treatment a UK first at The Christie

A grandfather is the UK’s first lung cancer patient to benefit from a state-of-art radiotherapy treatment at The Christie.

New board appointments at The Christie

Grenville Page and Alveena Malik will take up their new positions on the Board of Directors at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Christie cancer patients including BBC broadcaster Mark Radcliffe star in new Christie video

5 cancer patients from The Christie are the stars of the Highlights of the Year video to show how The Christie cares for cancer patients.

The Christie plays its part in pioneering Manchester partnership to oversee Kenyan cancer care revolution

The prevention and management of cancer in Kenya will be improved through a partnership

Lead radiographer appointed for The Christie at Macclesfield

James McGovern, a radiographer living in Altrincham, will run the radiotherapy service at The Christie at Macclesfield.

Paul Hutchinson, Lisa Bamforth, press release, July 2021

Robotic operation gives cancer patient back opportunity for summer wedding

A robotic operation will allow a groom with cancer to make it to the church on time in good health for his wedding.

First appointments made for The Christie at Macclesfield

The Christie at Macclesfield has appointed its first staff to key roles at the new £26m cancer centre.

Fitbits® could help patients recover faster from surgery

Smartwatches could help prepare patients for major surgery, improving their recovery

Cancer researchers join forces with astronomers to find treatments for cancer of unknown primary (CUP)

The Christie and astronomers from Durham University are working together to advance the treatment of cancer of unknown primary (CUP).

Former policeman who thought he was going to die backs life-saving clinical trials

A clinical trials patient is marking International Clinical Trials Day by encouraging other patients to take part in vital medical research.

Hospital phobic patient cured of skin cancer with unique high dose radiotherapy treatment

A skin cancer patient at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has had high dose radiotherapy to remove a tumour on his nose without surgery.

New cancer treatments offered at home from one of Europe’s largest cancer centres

Press release posted 26 April 2021

New technology for cancer patients in Oldham

Press release posted 26 March 2021

Teenager becomes 2,000th proton beam patient

Press release posted 25 March 2021

First UK clinical trial in proton beam therapy

Press release posted 4 March 2021

Cancer patient given just months to live is alive and well 5 years later

Press release posted 23 February 2021

Cervical cancer treatment world first at The Christie

Press release posted 5 February 2021

World Cancer Day – Dr Lisa Barraclough (Consultant oncologist)

Press release posted 3 February 2021

World Cancer Day with the wonderful Wood family