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Types of radiotherapy we offer
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Our treatment centres
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Living with and Beyond Cancer
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Services
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Endocrinology
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- Photodynamic therapy | The Christie, Manchester
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Proton beam therapy
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- What is proton beam therapy?
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Rehabilitation Department
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- Staying physically active after a cancer diagnosis
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Your treatment and care
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Awards and accolades
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You Made A Difference award
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You Made A Difference Award winners
- Paul Sutton, consultant colorectal and peritoneal surgeon and Rachel Connolly, clinical nurse specialist
- Halle Deering, research practitioner
- The Pat Seed team
- Christie at Oldham team
- Janet Bessell, domestic assistant
- Caroline Tarpey, senior healthcare assistant
- The Christie catering team
- Joshua Welsby, healthcare assistant
- Charlotte Parker, healthcare assistant
- Sandra Gleave, Trust porter
- Claire Jones, senior healthcare assistant
- Martha Wilson, teenage and young adult specialist nurse
- Tracey Coleby, palliative care nurse
- Julie Black, senior healthcare assistant
- Linda Fitzpatrick, Christie at Home sister
- The transport team
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- Ged McDermott, tissue viability nurse
- Jacqueline Mellody, melanoma research nurse
- Rebecca Hartley, clinical research nurse
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Specialist oncology advice and assurance
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Partnerships in action
- The Christie supporting African Medical Centre of Excellence project
- The Christie supporting Cork University Hospital
- The Christie supporting the Rongqiao Group
- The Christie works with Kenyan partners to improve cancer outcomes
- The Christie is a member of King’s International Consortium
- The Christie helps to train doctors in Kazakhstan
- CPOC and The King Hussein Cancer Centre
- The Christie International School of Oncology
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Specialist oncology advice and assurance
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News at the Christie
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Latest news stories
- Anaesthetists rewarded for high quality patient care
- Blood test service closer to home for Christie cancer patients is launched
- Blood test to detect cancer returning reaches final trial stage
- Breast cancer patient spared chemotherapy thanks to clinical trial
- Cancer patient who thought chemo had made her infertile has baby after life-saving CAR-T treatment
- Cancer patients at The Christie trial a new device that will allow their blood tests to take place at home
- Cancer patients take centre stage in a new video from The Christie
- Cancer patient’s remarkable recovery after first dose of experimental new drug
- Cancer survivor takes on challenge 20 years after diagnosis
- Christie cancer trial improves outcome for men with hard-to-treat prostate cancer
- Christie clinical trial clears cancer for leukaemia patient
- Clinical trial at The Christie cleared patient of cancer
- Clinical trial clears Manchester man’s terminal cancer
- Clinical trial gives terminal cancer patient new lease of life
- Daily tablet keeps prostate cancer at bay for a decade
- Father and son doctors provide care for the same patient for over 4 decades
- First birthday for The Christie at Macclesfield
- First NHS breast cancer patients start proton beam therapy at The Christie as part of a pioneering clinical trial
- First radiotherapy patient treated at The Christie at Macclesfield
- Former nurse shares his experience of lung cancer to raise awareness
- Hormone therapy drug could halve risk of prostate cancer death
- Kathryn’s hopes for a happy Christmas after cancer
- Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments
- Major refurbishment after 12 years in Oldham
- Top marks for inpatient care
- Refurbishment at major milestone as final linear accelerator arrives
- Remembrance Day 2022 at The Christie
- Research by The Christie could improve outcomes for patients with hidden cancer
- Research study matches cancer patients to clinical trials by finding faulty genes
- Supercars at The Christie for young adult cancer patients
- Tablets trialled at The Christie give terminal cancer patient new lease of life
- The Christie celebrates the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking peritoneal tumour service
- The Christie is the first UK hospital to become a European Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence
- The Christie to benefit from £59.1m research award
- The Christie trials pioneering pre-surgery treatment for brain tumours
- The Christie wins Nursing Times social responsibility award
- The Christie’s pioneering bloods closer to home service shortlisted for a prestigious national award
- Three specialists from The Christie given prestigious research award
- Two Christie oncologists receive top international award
- Woman has pioneering bowel surgery by robot
- World Cancer Day: Caring for older cancer patients
- World Cancer Day: Helping break communication barriers
- Youngest proton beam patient helps NHS centre celebrate milestone
- The Christie is the first specialist hospital to be rated Outstanding twice
- Stockport woman has baby after having ovaries removed
- The Christie comes top for ward food in national assessment
- Christie lung cancer trial leads to game-changer drug available on NHS
- Nantwich Dad to share his cancer treatment experience
- How clinical nurse specialists care for cancer patients
- Staff and former patient recall King Charles’s visit to The Christie
- Poynton cancer patient in world-first study at The Christie
- Christie patient injected with cancer-killing virus
- The Christie rated good in latest CQC inspection
- First experts move into new cancer research facility at The Christie
- Two trials reveal ‘hidden’ cancer for Christie patient
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is winner of prestigious Student Nursing Times Award
- The Christie upgrades surgical robots following £4m investment
- Manchester leads research to reduce cancer treatment serious side-effect risks
- The Christie appoints new Director of Finance and Business Development
- Christie cancer service expands in Bolton
- Cancer patient Tony praises The Christie’s blood testing service in Altrincham
- The Christie launches a special unit to help older patients with cancer
- Retired Leyland schoolteacher says he owes his life to The Christie
- Edward Astle appointed as new Chair of The Christie
- Myeloma clinic launched for older patients at The Christie Macclesfield
- Manchester nurse up for top accolade for reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effect
- Brooklands cancer patient praises The Christie’s ‘at home’ treatment
- Wedding bells for a couple who met whilst working at The Christie
- The Christie pioneers radiotherapy via the wrist
- Blood cancer trial gives former nurse new hope
- Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
- Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
- Trainee doctor from Altrincham celebrates being cancer-free 5 years on
- The Christie research to improve survival rates for lung cancer patients
- Half a million £ funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer
- Patients give The Christie top marks for inpatient care
- Collaboration set to improve diversity of patients in clinical trials
- Cancer patient Dave says he owes his life three times over to treatment at The Christie
- Secondary breast cancer patients may be spared routine scans thanks to Christie trial
- Christie Colleague Awards 2023
- Lancashire man’s aggressive prostate cancer now close to undetectable thanks to a new drug trial at The Christie
- Childhood cancer patient shares emotional reunion with radiographer 30 years after treatment at The Christie
- The Christie announced as winner of theatre and surgical nursing category at Nursing Times Awards 2023
- Targeted treatment trial offers hope for patients with 'hidden' cancer
- Former football scout gets all clear after radiotherapy trial
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Education
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Study days and conferences
- Adaptive radiotherapy event
- An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments with David O’Halloran
- Pre-recorded Lectures Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy: Medical Physics FRCR 1 2023
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part A
- Live Recorded Lectures November 2023 - Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part A: Molecular Oncology, Chemotherapy, Pharmacology
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part A (revision)
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part B: Radiobiology and Medical Statistics (FRCR 1)
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part B Video Recordings: Radiobiology (FRCR 1)
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part B Video Recordings: Medical Statistics
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- Recorded FRCR 1 Medical Physics Revision Workshop from Tuesday 15 August 2023
- FRCR Part 2B Preparation Course
- Gynaecological Oncology Study Day | Current Practice Update
- Lymphoma study day for nurses
- Wound Care Study Day
- Practical skills in geriatric oncology study day
- FRCR Part 2B International Students Preparation Course
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching
- Managing Menopause Symptoms After Breast Cancer Masterclass
- GatewayC
- Primary care education
- Surgical education
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The Christie Integrative Therapies Training Unit
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ITTU courses, diplomas and conferences
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Integrative Therapy Courses
- Mindful Resilience Enhancement (MRE) Level 2
- Reflexology for cancer and supportive care - June 2024
- Resolving Anxiety and Panic States
- The HEARTS Process May 2023
- The HEARTS Process November 2023
- Therapeutic and Practical Approaches to End of Life Concerns and Symptoms
- Therapeutic Uses of Aromasticks and Aroma Pots
- Understanding Cancer: For Integrative Therapists and Health Care Professionals Working in an Oncology Setting
- Adapting massage for hospice and supportive care
- Developing Guided Imagery and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Skills
- Mindful Resilience Enhancement (MRE) Level 1, Workshop 1
- Evaluation, Evidence and Research for Complementary Therapists, Integrative Therapists and Health Care Professionals
- Reflexology for cancer and supportive care - November 2023
- Mindful Resilience Enhancement (MRE) Level 1, Workshop 2
- Adapting reflexology for hospice and cancer care
- Adapting Chair Massage for Hospice and Cancer Care
- The HEARTS Process May 2024
- Precision reflexology for cancer and supportive care
- Understanding Cancer: For Therapists and Healthcare Professionals
- Reflexology lymph drainage (RLD)
- Meet the Integrative Therapies Training Unit team
- Academic programmes and modules
- Elective and work experience requests
- Maguire Communication Skills Training
- Workforce education and professional development
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