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Community Diagnostic Centre brings state-of-the-art facilities closer to home
Charlotte Cane, MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire – has joined patients and staff in celebrating the opening of the new Ely Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) which is providing faster diagnosis and a more local service for patients.
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World-first trial launches to revolutionise the treatment of brain cancer
A pioneering research study that's open at Addenbrooke's will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Over 800 trained to ‘Restart a Heart’
More than 800 members of the public have been trained to ‘Restart a Heart’ and provide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - which could help them save a life.
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How clinical trial transformed life for patient Sian
A woman who suffered years of misery because of a hereditary and life-threatening swelling disorder today told how a last-minute chance to take part in research at Addenbrooke’s changed her life.
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You Made a Difference - August 2024
A ‘one of a kind’ health care support worker who staff and patients can rely on and a clinical nurse practitioner who is the epitome of compassion and excellent care are our winners of the August You Made a Difference awards.
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CUH part of collaboration to help patients with hard-to-treat kidney and respiratory diseases
A new partnership between Cambridge and GSK aims to improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease and chronic respiratory diseases.
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Community Diagnostic Centre brings state-of-the-art facilities closer to home
Charlotte Cane, MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire – has joined patients and staff in celebrating the opening of the new Ely Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) which is providing faster diagnosis and a more local service for patients.
World-first trial launches to revolutionise the treatment of brain cancer
A pioneering research study that's open at Addenbrooke's will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Over 800 trained to ‘Restart a Heart’
More than 800 members of the public have been trained to ‘Restart a Heart’ and provide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - which could help them save a life.
How clinical trial transformed life for patient Sian
A woman who suffered years of misery because of a hereditary and life-threatening swelling disorder today told how a last-minute chance to take part in research at Addenbrooke’s changed her life.
You Made a Difference - August 2024
A ‘one of a kind’ health care support worker who staff and patients can rely on and a clinical nurse practitioner who is the epitome of compassion and excellent care are our winners of the August You Made a Difference awards.
CUH part of collaboration to help patients with hard-to-treat kidney and respiratory diseases
A new partnership between Cambridge and GSK aims to improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease and chronic respiratory diseases.
BBC Look East Cancer Special
BBC Look East broadcasted a special programme live from Addenbrooke’s last night, celebrating the latest innovations in cancer care and research at CUH.
Oncologist Raj becomes UK’s first clinical Professor of AI in radiotherapy
Cambridge University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) oncologist, Raj Jena, has been appointed the UK’s first clinical Professor of AI in radiotherapy.
Neurosurgeon Hutch gains top post
Professor Peter Hutchinson, Professor of Neurosurgery and Consultant neurosurgeon in Cambridge, has been appointed as president of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons– stressing the honour recognises the work of all his colleagues.
More patients in the East to benefit from personalised breast cancer treatment
A ground-breaking breast cancer programme pioneered at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, which decodes the genetic sequence of a patient’s cancer is to expand in the East.
New lab to open to make cutting-edge CAR-T cells in Cambridge
A new state-of-the-art laboratory is set to open at Addenbrooke’s Hospital that will deliver ‘home-grown’ CAR-T cells to help improve treatment for blood cancers.
Patients welcome £173m funding announcement to study cancer
As Cambridge scientists at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute receive a £173m investment to help study cancer, Fiona Carey, Co-Chair of the Patient Advisory Group for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, welcomes the announcement and says patients must be at the centre of cancer research.
You Made a Difference - July 2024
A consultant in general surgery who is a pillar of support and inspiration and a clinical technician who has given a voice back to patients often feeling on the edges of family are our winners of the July You Made a Difference awards.
Research sets global standard for Crohn’s treatment
Trial results published by Cambridge researchers earlier this year and involving patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are helping to set new global standards for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, it has emerged
Survivor David backs ‘Restart a Heart’ campaign
A devoted Cambridge United fan who received life-saving treatment at a packed home match has today applauded a month-long initiative aimed at teaching the public CPR – officially called cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Genetic screening for newborns begins at CUH
Dozens of newborn babies at the Rosie Hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
Trust is first to achieve technology award under new criteria
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has become the first healthcare trust in the UK to revalidate against the highest international quality standard that recognises the use of technology, data and analytics, and patient engagement and involvement to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital continues to make progress
On Friday 20th September 2024, the Government published the terms of reference for the New Hospital Programme (NHP) review. As the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project does not yet have full business case approval, we will be included in the national review, which aims to put the NHP on a deliverable timetable.
CUH plays key role in international cancer studies
The biggest cancer conference in Europe heard how Cambridge University Hospitals’ clinicians, patients and sponsors are playing key roles in two multi-centre international studies that could help shape future care.
Cambridge mum gives birth to first baby in pre-eclampsia study
A mum from Cambridge has become the first person to give birth while taking part in POPPY, a pregnancy research study at Addenbrooke's examining why pre-eclampsia and placental complications can occur during pregnancy.