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Cancer patient given months to live is well 5 years later

“Every minute counts, and if your local Christie centre is in easier reach, it just makes the whole process less stressful.”

Chloe Levett-Smith

"This will make amazing cancer care more accessible to those that are unable to travel into Manchester from Cheshire and surrounding areas."

Craig Reid

“It will mean patients can focus all their energies on their treatment and not have the added stress of long travel times.”

Dr Andrew Sykes

"I never want to see another patient from the Macclesfield area declining treatment because it’s too far to travel."

Dr Neil Bayman, Christie consultant

"There is no doubt that this new centre in Macclesfield will make a huge difference to lung cancer patients."

Dr Victoria Lavin, Christie consultant

"The Christie charity works hand in hand with the hospital to support patients during treatment so they can receive the very best care, benefit from the latest research, the most advanced equipment and support services that make life a little easier."

Gemma Ellis

“I knew I was in the best place for my treatment but having to travel so far was very disruptive.”

John Luke, Christie patient

“This marvellous facility in Macclesfield is going to make it so much easier to get treatment. You might need it yourself one day.”

Nicola Hodkinson, Christie supporter and former patient

“At a new centre with a much smaller catchment area, people’s support networks could be so much stronger.”

Thorneycroft Solicitors, Christie supporters

“The Christie at Macclesfield will benefit so many families and individuals in the local area… the more support they receive, the quicker we can help those in need get invaluable treatment and care”