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Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer
Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.
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You Made a Difference - May 2024
A calm and confident clinical nurse specialist who made a huge difference to a patient’s breast cancer journey and a remarkable patient outcomes coordinator who has twice walked the circumference of the world for charity are our winners of the May You Mad
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Brave crash patient Emily is focus of final episode
The eighth and final episode of The Face Doctors filmed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will air on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (3 July), with the full series available to stream on discovery+.
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Industrial action – 27 June – 02 July 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during June and July.
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Skull surgery offers hope for horror fall patient
The amazing story of a young man who fell from a hotel balcony causing a massive head injury is told in the seventh episode of The Face Doctors at 9pm this Wednesday (26 June), and available to stream via discovery+.
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You Made A Difference team award - March 2024
The March You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who go the extra mile to help patients and colleagues – our portering services team.
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Brain injury: Report highlights progress and challenges
A new report co-authored by an Addenbrooke's consultant highlights the advances and challenges in prevention, clinical care, and research in traumatic brain injury, a leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide.
Cancer research could have 'far-reaching' implications
The research lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital says new findings to come out of his lab are the most important in three decades.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
You Made a Difference - September 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for September 2022 are a cook and a senior project manager.
Congratulations to our first staff awards winners!
The first CUH annual staff awards ceremony took place last night, attended by more than 100 finalists, shortlisted from more than 1,600 nominations.
Sharing best practice in WGS for children with cancer
East Genomics together with Wellcome Connecting Science and the University of Cambridge are hosting this one day workshop in October.
Patients help to improve radiotherapy services
A new multimedia display at Addenbrooke’s highlights how patients have helped shape radiotherapy treatment.
Launch of UK's first institute for early cancer research
The Early Cancer Institute opens today next door to Addenbrooke's, to help create a world where we can detect cancer early enough to cure it.
Information for patients: Bank holiday Monday 19 September, Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Emergency staff thank teddy champion Jim
A Cambridgeshire freemason who has led the delivery of thousands of teddy bears to Addenbrooke’s hospital over two decades has reached the end of his marathon toy story.
Innovative face mask gets official all clear
A transparent face mask, designed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in response to COVID 19, is now available to NHS staff across the UK who are caring for lip-reading patients.
New operating theatres on the way
Three new theatres are being built at Addenbrooke's to help ease waiting lists for routine knee and hip operations.
Public Choice shortlist announced
Another major milestone has been reached in Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) first ever staff awards.
New regional cancer hospital one step closer
The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) project has been given the green light by the government’s New Hospital Programme to commence the process that will lead to the appointment of a construction partner.
Magazine spotlights diversity champion Ruby
The work of a senior sister at the Rosie Hospital to help colleagues from ethnic backgrounds succeed in their career is being showcased by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
Shortlist announced for hospitals’ annual awards
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has announced the individuals and teams shortlisted in its first ever annual staff awards.
Hundreds to join Covid study to help protect most at risk
Up to 1,700 more patients from across the UK are being asked to join an Addenbrooke’s led drug trial, to help find ways of protecting those with poor immunity from catching Covid.
Addenbrooke's welcomes Ukrainian students
A group of 20 Ukrainian medical students, whose training was thrown into turmoil by the Russian invasion, are next week beginning clinical placements at Addenbrooke’s.