News stories archive 2025

A photo of Grace Garbett and India Hallgate, and the rest of the ward 12 team at The Christie wearing Christmas headbands.

Christie staff working on Christmas Day

This Christmas Day, colleagues from across The Christie will be working to deliver cancer treatments, support patients and keep the hospital running.

A photo of Christie patient Jo Williams on holiday in Galicia.

Buxton cancer patient Jo says The Christie at Macclesfield made the most frightening year her life manageable

When Buxton resident Jo Williams phoned BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours recently, she wanted to thank the team who had carried her through the most frightening year of her life.

A photo of the RISE research team at The Christie.

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 like CAR-T.

A photo of the radiotherapy clinical trials team from The Christie accepting their North West Radiography Team of the Year and UK Radiography Team of the Year awards from the Society of Radiographers.

The Christie's radiotherapy clinical trials team has been named the UK Radiography Team of the Year

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust's radiotherapy clinical trials team was named both North West Radiography Team of the Year and UK Radiography Team of the Year by the Society of Radiographers.

World Radiography Day 2025

World Radiography Day takes place on 8 November every year. Hear from some of our radiographers at The Christie about what they do in their roles, and how radiography plays in important roles in cancer patients’ treatment.

Stockport teacher currently cancer-free after treatment for advanced ovarian cancer at The Christie

A Stockport PE teacher is urging others to trust their instincts and seek medical advice at the first sign of unusual symptoms after her own delayed visit to the GP led to a stage four cancer diagnosis.

On the left, a photo of Christie patient Bex Hind wearing a surgical face mask and standing at the reception of the Clinical Research Facility at The Christie. On the right, a photo of Bex Hind with a bike.

Woman with incurable appendix cancer takes on mammoth bike ride

After a diagnosis of incurable pseudomyxoma peritonei 5 years ago, Bex recently took part in Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 cycle event for people with stage 4 cancer.

A photo of Christie patient Coby Kings sitting next to Penelope Hart-Spencer, a health play specialist at The Christie

Virtual reality therapy helping young boy with cancer treatment stress

A 6-year-old boy from Chadderton is one of several patients benefiting from virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy to help him stay calm during his cancer treatment at The Christie.

A photo of a large group of staff members standing outside the front of The Christie.

Support after Manchester synagogue attack

Everyone at The Christie has been deeply saddened by the horrific events last Thursday morning at Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, a terrorist attack that targeted Jews practising their faith on Yom Kippur.

A photo of Christie patient Stephen Dunn.

Middleton man Stephen among first to benefit from pioneering cardiac devices service at The Christie

Stephen Dunn from Middleton, Rochdale, is among the first patients to benefit from a pioneering new service enabling patients with pacemakers and other cardiac devices to safely undergo cancer treatments.

A photo of Christie patient Pauline Short.

The Christie recruits its first patient for a new non-melanoma skin cancer trial

A patient from Sale in Manchester has become the first person in the North West of England to have radiotherapy treatment as part of a major new non-melanoma skin cancer trial at The Christie.

A black-and-white photo of Amanda Oates on the left and a photo of Marisa Logan-Ward on the right.

The Christie appoints 2 new non-executive directors

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Amanda Oates and Dr Marisa Logan-Ward as non-executive directors to its board of directors. Both roles are for a 3-year period.

The Christie receives re-accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes

Following a peer review visit by the OECI team to the Trust in February 2025, we have now received our final report and accreditation certificate valid until July 2030.

A photo of Christie radiographer Suzanne Lagan standing outside the main entrance to The Christie.

Apprenticeship helps Eccles based Suzanne progress to registered radiographer at The Christie

Suzanne Lagan achieved a significant personal and professional milestone, qualifying, via an apprenticeship route, as a fully registered diagnostic radiographer at Manchester’s specialist cancer centre, The Christie.

A photo of Christie patient Mercy wearing sunglasses and steering a boat.

Manchester student recovering from cancer feels more positive about the future after Scottish sailing trip

Mercy was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2024 and was treated at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. She recently enjoyed a sailing trip in Scotland with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

A photo of Christie patient Ann Lally, her adult children Becky and Michael, Michael's wife and their newborn baby Arthur.

Stockport woman meets first grandchild after successful treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer

Ann Lally has recently welcomed her first grandchild, a year after she was told she could only have 6 to 12 months to live after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread to her lungs and liver.

A photo of Christie at Home nurse Sarah Richardson standing next to a blue electric MG4 car.

Fully electric cars will power The Christie’s at home service towards NHS net-zero ambition

A pioneering service from Manchester's specialist cancer centre, The Christie, providing cancer treatments to patients in the comfort of their own home, has introduced a fully electric fleet of vehicles for nurses.

A photo of Eileen Hackman and Trainee Integrative Therapist Anthony Preston in uniform standing either side of a therapy chair.

The Christie recruits the UK’s first trainee integrative therapist role to support cancer patient

Manchester’s specialist cancer centre, The Christie, has appointed Anthony Preston as its first fully-funded trainee integrative therapist, believed to be the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

A photo of Christie patient Zara McCormick ringing the end-of-treatment bell.

Tameside mum free from bowel cancer after taking part in immunotherapy clinical trial at The Christie

Zara McCormick is celebrating more than 18 months of being free from bowel cancer after taking part in a clinical trial at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist cancer centre in Manchester.

chemotherapy nurse and patient, chemotherapy department, Pan Artists, September 2022, Charlotte Kay, Chemotherapy staff nurse, Jessica Coombs

New tool offers personalised prognosis for Hodgkin lymphoma patients

A collaboration between a team of researchers in the UK and the US has created a way of accurately predicting the likelihood of cancer returning for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Nurse in chemotherapy unit, Rhona Johnson, SACT, October 2021

Christie-led supportive oncology model gains national backing

A ground-breaking model of cancer care developed at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is now at the centre of a national campaign to improve supportive oncology services across the UK.

A photo of The Christie's main entrance.

Pioneering Christie service offers support for the growing number of patients with cancer and dementia

More people than ever before are facing the dual diagnosis of cancer and dementia, which is why The Christie in Manchester provides tailored support for these vulnerable patients.

A photo of Christie consultant Professor Omer Aziz in theatre, surrounded by people carrying out surgery.

Christie scientists reveal secrets of rare cancer for the first time

Researchers at The Christie have classified all the genetic mutations related to a rare appendiceal cancer – pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) - for the first time ever.

A photo of Christie patients Glenn and Russell Wood outside The Christie.

Wigan brothers raising awareness after double prostate cancer diagnosis

2 brothers from Wigan are both celebrating the end of successful cancer treatment at The Christie after being diagnosed with prostate cancer within a month of each other.

A photo of Christie patient Joanne Murray and her husband, Rob.

New study which could improve early lung cancer detection for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors opens in Manchester

A new study has opened in Manchester which could improve screening and early detection of lung cancer for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma survivors, following a £1.3 million funding award.

A photo of Christie patient Paige with her partner Deano and their baby.

Stockport cancer survivor and mum is one of the first to try self-acupuncture offered by The Christie

A cancer survivor from Stockport has learned how to do self-acupuncture to help with the debilitating side effects of the aggressive chemotherapy that saved her life.

A photo of the Oak Road Treatment Centre at The Christie.

More than 100,000 chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments delivered by The Christie for the first time

As more people are diagnosed with cancer and more treatments are available to patients, The Christie has delivered a record number of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments in one 12-month period for the first time in its 125-year history.

A photo of Christie patient Jan Smith sitting on a tree stump.

New blood test could stop melanoma patients becoming resistant to treatment

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust together with the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre in Manchester has developed a new blood test that can tell doctors precisely how active a patient’s cancer is at any moment in time.

A photo of Vicki Steyert with her 2 young sons, Alex and Charlie, her husband Rob and Golden Retriever dog.

Mum-of-2 now cancer-free after UK’s second liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

Vicki Steyert, who’s 37 and a mum-of-2 from Wigan in Greater Manchester, is the second person in the country to have a liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer.

Reassurance for Christie patients and staff

We are issuing this statement to reassure all of our patients and staff that the quality of care provided at The Christie remains of the highest standard and to correct some misleading media reporting that has caused widespread concern and distress.

A photo of Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn, Consultant Oncologist at The Christie, receiving the prestigious Breur Award at this year’s European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Congress in Vienna.

Christie consultant oncologist receives Breur Award at ESTRO 2025

Congratulations to Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn, who received the prestigious Breur Award at this year’s European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Congress in Vienna.

A photo of Christie patient Jeff Cook sitting in a conservatory.

Stage 4 no more as Jeff beats deadly lung cancer

An man from Northwich has made a recovery from the most advanced type of lung cancer after having a new immunotherapy treatment at The Christie.

A photo of Christie patient Neil Neaverson.

Rochdale cancer survivor is one of the first to try self-acupuncture offered by The Christie

A Christie cancer patient from Rochdale has been given the option to learn self-acupuncture to help with the side effects his medication is having.

A photo of Tina Karabatsou, another woman and Catherine McBain. Tina and Catherine are holding plaques reading 'Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence, Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance', and the middle woman is holding a bunch of flowers.

Manchester’s neuro-oncology service renamed a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence

The neuro-oncology service at Salford Royal Hospital with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has again been recognised as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for patients with brain and spinal tumours.

A photo of Christie nurse Karen Johnson.

Ward nurse to advanced nursing pioneer: Karen Johnson reflects on over 30 years of oncology care at The Christie

After more than 3 decades at The Christie, advanced practitioner Karen Johnson is preparing to retire this year. Her clinical expertise and patient-centred care are deeply valued by the oncology gynaecology team and by her patients.

A photo of the chemotherapy and immunotherapy team at Leighton Hospital who deliver haematology treatments.

Improvements planned for new Christie-led services for patients with blood related conditions at Leighton Hospital

Patients with both malignant and non-malignant haematologigical conditions in the Cheshire West and Chester area will now benefit from local access to the care and expertise of The Christie.

A photo of Christie patient Michelle Gidion wearing a disposable face mask and reading the book 'Little Miss Brave'.

Daily tablets clear Macclesfield mum of blood cancer

A mother from Macclesfield in Cheshire, who was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago is now in complete remission, with no sign of cancer, thanks to a cutting-edge new experimental drug.

A photo of Christie patient Michelle Hardiman with a staff member at an art class.

Celebrating 15 years of cancer care in Oldham

The Christie at Oldham, the first in a unique network of local radiotherapy treatment centres, recently celebrated its 15th birthday. The Christie at Oldham cost £17 million and was funded by donations to The Christie Charity.

A photo of Paul and Jess Swift both wearing sunglasses and standing on a bridge.

Marathon runner cancer free without surgery thanks to trial

A marathon runner from Prestwich is cancer free and has avoided surgery for rectal cancer thanks to a clinical trial which gave him a higher dose of radiotherapy with chemotherapy at The Christie in Manchester.

A photo of Christie patient Grant Stobart standing in front of a mountain and wearing an adhesive patch on his head.

Pioneering brain tumour trial treats patients at The Christie

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial that could transform the treatment of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.

Professor Joe Rafferty appointed as new Chair of The Christie

Professor Joe Rafferty has been appointed as the new Chair of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. He will take up his role on 1 May 2025.

A photo of Christie patient Claudia Laird wearing sunglasses on top of her head.

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 a brain tumour.

A photo of Christie patient Tony Jackson wearing a high visibility jacket and a lanyard.

My cancer surgery was almost cancelled partway through due to a lifetime of smoking says army veteran

A retired soldier whose life-saving cancer surgery at The Christie was almost cancelled partway through because of being a lifelong smoker says it was the wake-up call he needed to quit.

A photo of Simon Osbert from the OECI presenting to a group of people in The Christie auditorium; the screen read 'Preliminary conclusions: Peer review 26 and 27 February 2025, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust'.

OECI visits The Christie for peer review

Last week, we hosted a team from the OECI (Organisation of European Cancer Institutes) for a peer review visit to The Christie as part of our re-accreditation process as a comprehensive cancer centre.

A photo of Christie patient David Mather with his 2 grandsons, Thomas and Daniel Mather.

Patient recruited to largest lung cancer clinical trial

David Mather, a retired company director from Hale in Greater Manchester is one of the first patients in the world to be recruited to the largest clinical trial using radiotherapy to treat lung cancer that has spread.

A photo of Christie at Macclesfield staff celebrating the centre's third anniversary, standing outside the centre's entrance.

Patients and staff recognise a leap forward in cancer care at The Christie at Macclesfield

As The Christie at Macclesfield celebrates its third anniversary, patients and staff have hailed a leap forward in cancer care and applauded recent innovations.

A photo of Christie patient Muriel Large with Christie radiographer Holly Boyd.

The Christie invests in the latest skin cancer treatment equipment

Patients with skin cancer are set to benefit from a new superficial treatment machine at The Christie that can deliver a type of low-energy radiotherapy.

A photo of a child patient being treated with radiotherapy by 2 radiographers.

Christie researchers hope to ‘transform the landscape’ of children’s cancer treatment with groundbreaking radiotherapy project

Researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester are hoping to identify how to reduce the long-term side effects radiotherapy can cause for children and young people.

A photo of Dr Richard Berman (left) and Dr Ahmed Aboelnaga (right).

A new type of cancer care doctor is born

A unique training programme for cancer care doctors is underway at The Christie in Manchester, an international centre of excellence in cancer care, for cancer survivors with complex problems.

A photo of Christie patient Bianca Perea with her labrador dog Cubby.

Manchester trainee lawyer now cancer free after UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Manchester, is the first person in the UK to have a liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer that has spread to the liver.

News stories archive 2024

Read the press releases, updates and news stories from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust from 2024, including patient stories and staff stories.

News stories archive 2023

Read the press releases, updates and news stories from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust from 2023, including patient stories and staff stories.