Stand Up To Cancer

The programme highlighted the expertise, innovation and dedication of clinicians in Cambridge, as 'Cancer Clinic Live' was broadcast from a special one-off cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s hospital.

For the first time on UK television, viewers saw clinical consultations with cancer specialists from Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth Hospitals unfold in real time.

The aim of the programme was to demystify what happens inside a cancer clinic, tackle the fear that prevents many from seeking help, and show the life-saving impact of early diagnosis.

Below are just some of the clinicians who worked with the producers on the programme, along with some of the CUH cancer research stories that have made headlines this year.

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Stand Up To Cancer chimney light up

Our chimney turned orange ahead of the Stand Up To Cancer TV programme, which is being hosted by Davina McCall.

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Meet the experts: Georgette Oni

Find out more about consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon, Georgette Oni.

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CUH in the headlines - Histotripsy

CUH was the first hospital in Europe to deliver histotripsy treatment to a patient outside of a clinical trial. The pioneering procedure uses ultrasound energy to destroy tumours.

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Davina McCall:

"'Cancer Clinic Live' is about showing the reality of the incredible care, science and humanity of a cancer diagnosis, and reminding people that early diagnosis gives you options and hope."

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Meet the experts: Dr John Tadross

Find out more about consultant pathologist and molecular pathology clinical lead, Dr John Tadross.

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Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

Watch the architect’s visualisation video of the construction process of CCRH, a brand-new specialist hospital that will unite clinical excellence and world-leading scientists together under one roof.

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CUH in the headlines - BRAID study

The BRAID study tested different scanning methods that could be used in addition to mammograms to detect cancers in dense breasts. Per 1000 women screened, two of the methods detected 17-19 cancers that were not seen in mammograms.

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Meet the experts: Will Ince

Find out more about consultant oncologist, Will Ince.

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CUH in the headlines - PARTNER study

Results from the PARTNER study showed that a new treatment approach significantly improves survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers.

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Meet the experts: Max Burroughs

Find out more about senior therapy radiographer, Max Burroughs.

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Alfie the PAT dog wearing a SU2C bandana

Pets As Therapy

Alfie the PAT dog shows off his SU2C bandana ahead of the day!

Alfie's sporting an official SU2C bandana to show his support. Our team of Pets As Therapy dogs and their owners bring joy and comfort to our patients by visiting both the wards and some outpatient areas.

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Meet the experts: Claire Gilby

Find out more about cancer operations manager, Claire Gilby.

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CUH in the headlines - One-stop kidney cancer clinic

In a UK first, a one-stop kidney cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s Hospital is pioneering an ultra-fast way of diagnosing cancer, which is cutting waiting times for patients by a month.

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Meet the experts: Kendra Peters

Find out more about haematology staff nurse, Kendra Peters.

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Meet the experts: Sian Goodwin

Find out more about breast care specialist nurse, Sian Goodwin.

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Lola the PAT dog wearing an official Stand Up To Cancer bandana

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Lola the PAT dog shows her support!

Lola's sporting an official SU2C bandana to show her support. Our team of Pets As Therapy dogs and their owners bring joy and comfort to our patients by visiting both the wards and some outpatient areas.

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Meet the experts: Libby Eagles

Find out more about senior therapeutic radiographer, Libby Eagles.

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Meet the experts: Anisha KC

Find out more about haematology nurse, Anisha KC.

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CUH in the headlines - Super survivor

Katherine Webster was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma in March 2020. She underwent surgery, before receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (opens in a new tab)

CCRH will sit on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. It is a new, world-class hospital, designed in partnership with our patients, combining clinical and research expertise.

Royal Papworth Hospital (opens in a new tab)

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK’s leading specialist heart and lung centre, receiving 1,200 referrals for lung cancer every year. They play a key role in the lung cancer screening programme.

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Keep up to date with Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer.

Cancer Research Centre Cambridge (opens in a new tab)

This year, a new campaign by Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK will also drive awareness of NHS cancer screening programmes and raise funds for ground-breaking cancer research