The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We have a history of over 100 years of leading cancer care.
Based in Manchester, we provide a networked service to a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, delivering care as close to patients’ homes as possible. As a national specialist centre, around a quarter of our patients come to us from across the UK.
Chemotherapy is a type of treatment for cancer where medication kills off cancer cells. It is a type of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Christie Medical Physics and Engineering (CMPE) provides medical physics and engineering support to a wide range of NHS and other institutions within the Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire area.
If you are referred to a clinical oncologist, this is a type of cancer doctor. Find out what clinical oncologists do and the different teams they work with at The Christie.
The Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre (CPOC) at The Christie has an international reputation for treating advanced and early colorectal cancer, appendix tumours, peritoneal tumours, anal cancer and tumours within the pelvis.
As an integrated part of the rehabilitation unit we offer an award winning service which includes a range of Complementary Therapies, all free of charge, to patients and carers alike.
Read about the complex discharge team at The Christie who help patients with additional needs in relation to being discharged from hospital.
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