CCC patient data has been used in research that may change prostate cancer care. A study has shown AI can improve predictions how prostate cancer is likely to behave. Read more on our website: shorturl.at/SIjgc

We have exciting news! £8.8m is being invested to transform cancer treatment facilities at our Wirral and Halton sites, improving care and comfort for our patients. The first image is an initial design concept for Halton and the second is Wirral.

The Lung Cancer team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre have won a national HSJ award in partnership with Roche for their work demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously (into a vein).

Our new Halcyon linac with gamechanging HyperSight technology is now giving patients radiotherapy. It's our second Halcyon and is one of 10 linacs @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

CCC is trying to find new treatments for HPV-related cancers, including head and neck cancers. One clinical research trial is studying a cancer vaccine. Known as AHEAD-MERIT (BNT113-01), led by Prof Christian Ottensmeier, it aims to find proteins often contained within the HPV virus #HPVawarenessday

A CCC haematology registrar is now one of two national Lead Early Career Researchers working to develop the next generation of blood cancer researchers. Dr Lisa Jeffers will help shape the researcher network at the UK Blood Cancer Research Network Lymphoma Research Group. See 👉 shorturl.at/eQ131

Congratulations to specialist HIV and supportive oncology nurse Emma Davey, who is a finalist for the BJN Oncology Nurse of the Year Award. Emma provides dedicated 1:1 support for HIV+ people with cancer at Clatterbridge. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Providing more care outside hospital for people with cancer is one of the core ambitions in the new National Cancer Plan for England. It’s something we are deeply committed to here at Clatterbridge, which is why we’re helping people like Patricia to avoid A&E, where possible, when they feel unwell.

Our Lung Cancer team and Roche have been shortlisted for two national awards after demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Our Metastatic Breast Cancer team and Novartis have been shortlisted for a national award for our pioneering work. We piloted the UK's first specialist SACT Toxicities CNS nurse supporting patients on complex treatments for incurable breast cancer. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Our new patient portal launches soon, giving you more control over your health information and care. Your invitation to join the portal will arrive by SMS text message and/or email. Make sure we have the correct details for you. Tell us about any changes.

Our new patient portal launches soon, giving you more control over your health information and care. Your invitation to join the portal will arrive by SMS text message and/or email. Make sure we have the correct details for you. Tell us about any changes.

Do we have the right mobile number and email address for you? We send information to you by SMS text message and email. Make sure they’re correct when you check in, or ask staff to check. Tell us about any changes.

Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading the UK’s first study into whether brain MRI screening should be standard care for people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer with colleagues from @uhbtrust. This pioneering research is funded by @Make2ndsCount. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dpfzu69

Preventing NHS fraud is a team effort. If you spot something you suspect maybe a case of NHS fraud, bribery or corruption, please contact your Local Counter Fraud team, or call the NHS free on: ☎️0800 028 4060 Or online 💻 cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud #FraudWeek2025 #IFAW25

CCC has launched research to see if people with HER2+ secondary breast cancer can benefit from regular brain scans. Our consultant Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading this research in the UK and two patients have already signed up to take part. For more, see make2ndscount.co.uk/research/cur...

Clatterbridge initiative aims to boost the number of local people accessing groundbreaking cancer research www.birkenhead.news/clatterbridg...

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been placed in the best-performing segment of a new national ranking system for NHS organisations in England. We also achieved the eighth best score nationally out of the 134 acute NHS providers that were assessed.

Clatterbridge patients are being asked to take part in a research study designed to improve the care and treatment of autistic people. Researchers are hoping to interview patients, carers and health professionals. For more info, see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Research and Innovation are central to improving treatment and care at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. We are a leading NHS cancer research hospital, and you can read all about another successful year of research at CCC in our latest Annual Report here: shorturl.at/S2azH

🚌 CMCA Roadshows are coming to Runcorn, Chester, and Liverpool this September! Share your cancer experiences and help shape future services. Interested in being a patient rep? Go along for a chat. See 👉 cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-cmc...

Clatterbridge has named Prof Tim Maughan as its Director of Clinical Research. Prof Maughan, Chair of Oncology at the University of Liverpool, takes over from Prof Christian Ottensmeier in overseeing clinical trials and other studies. For the story see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Patients starting chemotherapy, immunotherapy and similar treatments with us can now attend pre-treatment groups explaining what to expect. Angela attended and said: “It was a really useful session. It encouraged me to feel more positive about starting treatment." Read more: tinyurl.com/4k2xcybm

Clatterbridge patient Stuart was interviewed on Channel 5 News about his hopes for an initiative giving more people access to a pioneering cancer vaccine treatment. Stuart had head and neck cancer and speaks about the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. youtu.be/zPVPwKeMqkY

A Clatterbridge patient has welcomed an NHS initiative to give more people with head and neck cancer a chance to join a pioneering clinical trial.

Sharon had CAR-T therapy, an innovative form of immunotherapy, to treat her acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She says: “I’m so delighted this treatment is now available in Liverpool. The team at Clatterbridge are amazing.” Read her story. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social are finalists for 2 national @PENN_Awards for their work improving urgent cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside. The PEN Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to patient experience. Full story in comments below.

Generating real world evidence is crucial to understanding blood cancer. UNCOVER uses routinely collected data to deliver a pipeline of studies across all blood cancers with a focus on improving patient outcomes. @cccnhs.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social

Our pioneering MSCC service is singled out for praise in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) annual report. MSCC is a medical emergency that can occur when cancer spreads to the spine and puts pressure on the spinal cord.

We are delighted to announce that Dr Caroline Brammer will be our Interim Medical Director with effect from Monday 4 August. Caroline is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in head and neck cancer, and is currently our Associate Medical Director for Radiation Services.

We’re incredibly proud to see Thea Chandler, ECR member of the UNCOVER team presenting her work at #EHA in beautiful Milan this year.

Here’s Thea Chandler representing the myeloma work package with her poster entitled: ‘Incidence and survival of multiple myeloma in England: an unselected cohort study from the UNCOVER study group and UKMRA Frailty group #EHA

The Biobank is a jewel in the crown of research at CCC - a vital link between patients and researchers. The Biobank team collects and preserves bodily fluids and tissues donated by patients, staff, volunteers and others for use in research. For more see youtu.be/aI2_P6JMUaE

We are delighted to announce that Jo Bowden has been appointed as our Director of Finance. Jo was previously our Deputy Director of Finance. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdftnfj8

Did you know CCC has its very own biobank, a place that stores human samples to advance our pioneering research? Find out more about our Biobank at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool and how you can get involved here: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/research-and...

Congratulations to Clatterbridge nurse Sarah McKay who has just won a gold medal on her debut for the GB team in the European Rowing Championships! 🏅 Sarah is part of our Upper GI cancer team and Clinical Decisions Unit. Read her incredible story: tinyurl.com/3ncxv59z

This June marks five years since Liverpool's first specialist cancer hospital, CCC-Liverpool, opened as part of a NHS programme called Transforming Cancer Care. Five years on, we've evaluated its impact and incredible achievements. Read more at www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

People who need denosumab to help strengthen their bones during cancer treatment can now give themselves their own injections at home. The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre pilot saves patients from making a special hospital trip just for a quick injection. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Our brand new outpatient centre - Clatterbridge Paddington Health Hub - is now open in Paddington Village in Liverpool. It offers a wide range of outpatient clinics staffed by the same specialist teams as CCC-Liverpool, our main hospital. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

May is #BladderCancerAwareness Month 💜💙💛 Judith was diagnosed in 2023 following a routine scan. She'd had very few symptoms. She is now cancer free after treatment at our Halton clinic. Read more about Judith's story via the link in the comments.

Please remember, if you're a patient here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (or you've finished treatment in the past 6 weeks), and you need urgent advice or care about treatment side-effects, our Hotline is here to help. Call 0800 169 5555 to speak to one of our expert nurses.

After the success of last year's event, our Clinical Education team are very excited for the return of the Cancer Care Conference on Tuesday 7 October at Holiday Inn Liverpool. Spaces are limited - book yours at 👉 orlo.uk/83bUr

CCC’s Innovation team have won a top regional accolade - the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards' Workforce Culture trophy. Innovation Manager Simon Bunting and Dr Seamus Coyle, Clinical Lead for Innovation, were given the award at the Liverpool ceremony. See tinyurl.com/m2jj43pt

Specialist hospitals like Clatterbridge play a vital role in groundbreaking research and caring for people with rare, complex and chronic conditions. A new report by the Federation of Specialist Hospitals shows they are also essential in building a NHS for the future: tinyurl.com/3yj3kvhb

Retired marine engineer John from Woolton was the first patient to receive radiotherapy treatment on our new Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, or linac. For more on this story & how we're improving treatment experience for our patients, click the link in the comments.

📢 Our Digital Team have been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 📢 Full story at orlo.uk/yMWEo

At The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre we understand that Mother's Day looks different for everyone. ♥️ So whether you are celebrating today, or remembering someone special, we hope you have a lovely day.

Wishing a very happy and blessed Eid to all who are celebrating! #Eid2025 #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #EidUlFitr

Are you caring for someone with cancer but have a long-term health condition yourself? If so, please help with our research. Clatterbridge researchers want the views of carers in this position. To find out more, go to tinyurl.com/tb98kk3b or email [email protected]

Today is bittersweet for all of us at CCC as Chief Exec Liz Bishop and Director of Workforce Jayne Shaw retire after 82 years of NHS service between them. They have been incredible leaders who have made CCC what it is today. We wish them long and very happy retirements.