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Cancer detectives: new Channel 4 documentary showcases Cambridge brain cancer trial
A Cambridge researcher offering new hope to people with brain tumours is the focus of a documentary exploring the science behind the next big breakthroughs.
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Addenbrooke’s physiotherapist honoured with national award
Dr Peter Harley has been recognised nationally by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for his contributions to the field and research into care for frail and older people.
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Pioneering trial offers hope on world pancreatic cancer day
A pioneering trial could improve treatment for late-stage pancreatic cancer by reducing side effects from chemotherapy.
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Addenbrooke’s to host live Channel 4 programme for Stand Up To Cancer
A pioneering Channel 4 programme presented by Davina McCall will be broadcast live from Addenbrooke’s Hospital as part of this year’s Stand Up To Cancer 2025. It will highlight the expertise, innovation and dedication of clinicians in Cambridge, as 'Cancer Clinic: Live' broadcasts from a special one-off cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s on the evening of Friday 12th December.
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Newly discovered cells provide insight into hard-to-treat blood cancer
New research could lead to a test to predict treatment response in children with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a hard to treat blood cancer.
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Trust emergency doctor wins second prestigious honour
An Addenbrooke’s doctor dedicated to shaping front line emergency care in the East of England – and influencing it worldwide - has won a second coveted award for his work.
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World first in hologram patients
Medical students at Addenbrooke’s are the first in the world to experience a new way of learning, using the latest in mixed reality holographic patients
Teenagers tell Duke and Duchess about Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Young people involved in planning the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) were delighted to meet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last week.
Tail of joy as Jack back on ward duty
Welcome back our furry friends!
Let's talk genomics!
Genomics Conversation week takes place annually with the aim of sparking conversations about genomics and increasing healthcare professionals’ familiarity with the topic.
UK transplant experts reach 100th meeting milestone
A unique medical forum which discusses every adult in the UK being considered for an intestinal transplant celebrated its 100th meeting at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge yesterday.
Cambridge teams land £4m to tackle toughest cancers
Two teams of Cambridge scientists – which include experts based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital - are to get a £4m boost to help with the fight against cancer.
Celebrating long service at CUH
Congratulations to our long service award winners including Alison, celebrating 30 years in nursing at Addenbrooke's and Vivien with 20 years as a specialist biomedical scientist.
Pioneering clinic to treat reversible form of dementia
Addenbrooke’s has launched a ground-breaking, multidisciplinary clinic to help identify and treat people with a frequently misunderstood condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
In Memoriam: the Covid pandemic
An open-air art installation comes to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus as part of a UK tour to remember those lost in the pandemic and pay tribute to the NHS.
Study shows how genetic mutations cause kidney cancer
Cambridge researchers have identified how common genetic alterations can lead to the formation of tumours and the development of kidney cancer.
My CUH story - Helping in Ukraine
An Addenbrooke's consultant who spent three weeks working in a busy hospital in war-torn Ukraine has spoken of the mighty resilience of staff – and the incredible courage of patients.
Brain cancer care awarded centre of excellence status
Addenbrooke’s hospital is part of six NHS brain cancer centres to be awarded excellence status by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
Refugee doctor volunteers in Ukraine
An Addenbrooke’s emergency doctor, who fled Syria as a medical student in 2012, has just returned from Ukraine where he helped treat those fleeing from the war.
New genomic testing provides vital diagnosis for severely ill babies
Cambridge research suggests more than a third of severely sick babies given rapid whole genome sequencing have received a vital genetic diagnosis.
You Made a Difference - April 2022
The winners of You Made a Difference for April 2022 are a healthcare assistant, and a midwife and clinical midwifery practice educator
Medicine for Members: Obstetrics and gynaecology – improving pregnancy outcomes
Find out what efforts are required throughout a person’s pregnancy journey to reduce the stillbirth risk and how this can be achieved at our hospitals.
Blood test centre is still open
Patients are reminded that there are no drop-in blood testing facilities at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC) in Cambridge.
New clue to health risks of obesity
Cambridge researchers have found how an enzyme produced by immune system cells might help identify those most at risk from the damaging effects of obesity.
Patient who faced amputation goes home walking
Derrick Ayebo’s recovery was “almost a miracle” according to his physiotherapist, Gianluca Saracino.
My CUH Story: International Nurses' Day
To celebrate international nurses' day we spoke to Jimmy, a clinical research nurse, and his journey from the Philippines to come and work at Addenbrooke's.