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Proton beam therapy
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Rehabilitation Department
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Awards and accolades
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You Made A Difference Award winners
- Daniel Faulkner, clinical educator
- Jade Ryan, staff nurse
- Lewis McNuff, IT support technician
- Robyn Bowerman, medical secretary
- Maggie Harris, consultant in clinical oncology
- Anup Shanthappa, senior clinical research nurse
- Sandra Boe, receptionist
- Richard Timperley, senior catering manager
- Rhiannon Goldstraw, lead dosimetrist
- Ward 11 team
- Jane Haslett-Evans, senior clinical research nurse
- 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
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- Ged McDermott, tissue viability nurse
- Jacqueline Mellody, melanoma research nurse
- Rebecca Hartley, clinical research nurse
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Partnerships experience
- 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
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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 home blood test device
- 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
- Audenshaw radiographer Lucy wins top national award for her pioneering work at The Christie
- How counselling helped a cancer patient overcome a fear of chemotherapy and lead a more positive life
- Brain tumour patient treated at The Christie looks forward to celebrating Christmas with her husband and first child
- Former homeless man looking forward to Christmas this year after The Christie gave him a job
- Woman struck twice with tonsil cancer sees tumours shrink by half on clinical trial
- Great-grandad celebrates 11th anniversary of diagnosis with epic walking challenge
- The Christie pilots blood test to improve melanoma treatment
- Sheffield woman celebrates 6 years of successful experimental bowel cancer treatment
- Teenage cancer patient at The Christie becomes a drag queen
- Former nurse's 35-year cancer journey which has shaped her life
- £6m refurbishment at The Christie at Salford reaches major milestone
- Life after oesophageal cancer: David’s story
- The Christie celebrates 5th anniversary of the UK’s first high-energy proton beam therapy centre
- Widnes woman first person in Europe to trial new breast cancer drug
- Christie researchers win prestigious social impact award
- How clinical nurse specialists care for cancer patients at The Christie
- Wallasey woman defies the odds thanks to new drug trial
- Cheshire cancer awareness champion reunites with Christie radiographer after 11 years
- £18m funding for iMATCH research
- Food poisoning led to rare cancer discovery for Wigan man
- Patient with rare cancer inspires nurse’s marathon challenge
- Partnership agreement celebrates collaboration between leading Australian and UK Cancer Centres
- New breakthrough drug for leukaemia trialled at The Christie
- The Christie and The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital are designated a ‘Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence’ for Paediatric Neuro-Oncology
- "Challenges show I’m living life to the full with cancer"
- 1,000th patient enrolled on new ‘self-management’ prostate cancer pathway at The Christie
- The Christie celebrates fifth anniversary of ‘game changing’ radiotherapy service
- Independent health services Infected Blood Inquiry report published
- Pre-operative immunotherapy increases number of patients free from bowel cancer
- The Christie is the first hospital in the UK to use VR distraction therapy for children having radiotherapy
- Pioneering proton beam therapy trial for a rare brain tumour underway at The Christie
- Mum of 3 cancer-free after clinical trial at The Christie
- The Christie celebrates 18 months as the UK’s only AQA-accredited hospital
- Bury nurse devotes MBE to NHS cancer team who saved her life
- Young Christie patient nominated for 2 national awards
- We are The Christie – proud to be a hospital with a diverse workforce
- How patient support services at The Christie made one patient feel more like herself
- Quality of care for inpatients hits the mark
- Patients star in new video for The Christie
- Memorial tree planted at The Christie for workers who have died by suicide
- The Christie celebrates the fifth anniversary of symptom monitoring service
- The Alarm frontman takes part in blood cancer clinical trial
- Des has chemo in his shed thanks to pioneering at home service from The Christie
- 2 trials help mum with metastatic breast cancer on road to recovery
- Largest lung cancer clinical trial starts to recruit patients at The Christie
- New supportive oncology service launched at The Christie
- The Christie is part of new multi-million-pound immunotherapy platform
- The Christie Colleague Annual Awards 2024
- Local cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7 million miles
- The Christie International hosts African Medical Centre of Excellence visit
- Manchester lawyer diagnosed with cancer while pregnant celebrates daughter’s first birthday
- Christie patient given personalised vaccine for bowel cancer
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Staff stories
- Lizzie McCulloch, Living with cancer manager
- Linda Roberts, transport co-ordinator
- David Kenny, car park supervisor
- Elizabeth Toon, retired Christie nurse
- Susy Pramod, tissue viability specialist nurse
- Amelia Cargo, communications officer
- Elaine Blowers, former divisional lead research nurse
- Clare Barnes, trainee nursing associate
- Gillian Goodwin, quality improvement nurse
- Fiona Jenkinson, nurse and chaplain
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Education
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Continuing professional development
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Study days and conferences
- An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments with David O’Halloran
- An Introduction to Haematology Care
- Pre-recorded lectures Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy: Medical Physics FRCR 1 2024
- Brain Metastases Study Day
- UKASCC Supportive Oncology Conference 2024
- Events booking terms and conditions
- FRCR 1 Medical Physics Revision Workshop
- FRCR Part 2B Preparation Course
- Gynaecological Oncology Study Day | Current Practice Update
- Lymphoma nurses study day
- Principles of CAR-T
- The Christie Proton Therapy e-School
- Wound Care Study Day
- Older adults with cancer: Practical skills for healthcare professionals
- FRCR Part 2B International Students Preparation Course
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Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching
- What is Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching?
- Forthcoming Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching
- One-day revision workshop Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy: Medical Physics FRCR 1 2024
- Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy Part A: Molecular Biology, Chemotherapy and Pharmacology incorporating RCR FRCR 1 syllabus | Live event
- Paediatric Radiotherapy Course
- Advanced practice non-clinical study day
- Cancer and social exclusion
- United Kingdom Cutaneous Lymphoma Group Annual Meeting
- Collaboration in Cancer
- Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) study day
- A spotlight on early breast cancer
- Modern cancer pain management
- The Cancer Immunotherapy Revolution: The Principles, Advances and Practical
- Systemic anti cancer therapies: Developments in current care
- The Christie / CCLG paediatric radiotherapy
- A spotlight on early breast cancer study day
- GatewayC
- Primary care education
- Surgical education
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The Christie Integrative Therapies Training Unit
- About the ITTU
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ITTU courses, diplomas and conferences
- Integrative and Complementary Therapies Diplomas
- Integrative Therapies Training Unit policies and procedures
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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 November 2024
- 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
- Massage for cancer and supportive care
- Developing Guided Imagery and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Skills for Individuals and Groups
- 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
- Reflexology lymph drainage (RLD)
- Precision reflexology for cancer and supportive care (Frome)
- The HEARTS Process (Morecambe)
- Meet the Integrative Therapies Training Unit team
- Academic programmes and modules
- Elective and work experience requests
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Maguire Communication Skills Training
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The Maguire portfolio of courses
- Advanced Communications Skills Training - 2 Day Workshop (13 CPD Points)
- Train the Trainer: Advanced Facilitation for Communication Skills Trainers
- Communicating with Colleagues – 1 Day Workshop
- Challenging Conversations – 3 hour workshop
- Bespoke programmes and workshops
- Intermediate Enhanced Communication Skills Training - 3 Hour Workshop
- Essential Communication Skills
- Communicate to be Heard: a half-day workshop
- What is the Train the Trainer course?
- About the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit
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The Maguire portfolio of courses
- Workforce education and professional development
- Medical and non-medical education
- Clinical Skills
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- Education events sponsorship opportunities
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Study days and conferences
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Research and innovation
- About medical research
- Buildings and facilities
- Collaborations
- Research contacts
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Research newsroom
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Research news
- Major cash boost for radiation research announced
- National Cancer Survivors Day 2022
- The Christie is a site for COVID-19 RECOVERY trial
- Trial shows acupuncture could combat neuropathy
- Cancer Survivor Day 2023
- How the Paterson will advance surgical research
- Christie consultant awarded 5-year advanced clinical fellowship
- Why data is essential to cancer research
- International Women's Day 2024: Professor Fiona Thistlethwaite
- Pioneering personalised medicine in the Paterson
- National Cancer Survivor Day – Sunday 2 June 2024
- Adele Adams’ speech for the Paterson Building opening
- Research stories
- Research achievements
- International Clinical Trials Day
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Research news
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Studies and trials
- Clinical trials
- Data insight
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Our research areas A-Z
- Living With and Beyond Cancer research
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Christie Patient Centred Research
- Meet the Christie Patient Centred Research team
- Patient and public involvement for Christie Patient Centred Research
- The Christie Patient Centred Research vision
- Christie Patient Centred Research feedback from patients and staff
- Current and previous Christie Patient Centred Research work
- Christie Patient Centred Research's services
- Take part in studies and trials
- Research sponsorship at The Christie
- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) nurse specialist service
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