Together @CUH_NHS, @CRUKCamCentre and @Cambridge_Uni will build a new cancer research hospital to change the story of cancer. #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer

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We are delighted to share the news announced by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care today that Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital can proceed as planned following the New Hospital Programme review. šŸ‘‰šŸ¼bit.ly/ccrhnhp @CUH_NHS @Cambridge_Uni @CRUKCamCentre
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Listen to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald @CRUKCamCentre discuss why it’s so important to detect cancer early. At Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, the Early Cancer Institute Research Clinic will study the earliest stages of cancer development & pioneer new tests and treatments.
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For Volunteers' Week, we want to shine a spotlight on current & former cancer patients who are using their lived experience to shape the design of the new hospital. Find out about the Patient Advisory Group and Cancer Network & how you can get involved: orlo.uk/T8KXC
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A BIG THANK YOU to the intrepid travellers who raised over £40k for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital & @CambChildrens during their recent expedition to the Great Wall of China. The team trekked a remote section over five days with @ACTcharity: orlo.uk/hYTah
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There's still time to enter a boat for this year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival (5 September). It's a fun day out for the all the family, and a great team work activity! This year's festival will be raising vital funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital with @ACTcharity
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Colleagues and patients involved with the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital are also joining in the action and racing in their own boat. Help us raise vital funds and sponsor the team: orlo.uk/PMjJ7
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Join us tomorrow from 11am-1pm at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge for a drop-in event to discuss our new public artwork for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital with artist Ivan Morison. Please drop-by & stay for as long, or as little, as you like! Thanks @CUHArtsNHS for organising.
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Listen online tomorrow (10.30am–11.15am) to our Lead Advisory Nurse give an update on our new specialist hospital. The event is open to all and Elaine will provide the latest news—thanks to Oasis Ely Cancer Hub for hosting. For joining details email oasiselycancerhub@gmail.com
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We’re delighted to announce that artist Ivan Morison has been commissioned to create a new public artwork for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. He'll design a large sculptural mural for the foyer of the hospital, alongside exhibition screens & seating: orlo.uk/alsZC
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Happy International Nurses Day! A huge thank you to our amazing nursing colleagues who are helping turn the vision for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital into reality. Watch Elaine Chapman, our Lead Advisory Nurse, share her nursing journey and personal experience with cancer.
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🚧 Preparing for construction 🚧 Ground investigations are under way to explore site conditions ahead of building the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. Construction is due to begin in 2027, with the Full Business Case submitted later this year: orlo.uk/Y03Rp
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How is AI helping to transform personalised treatment for ovarian cancer here in Cambridge? Professor James Brenton, Research Lead for the Institute for Integrated Cancer Medicine at Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital is interviewed by @AP: orlo.uk/fiN1k
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Best of luck to the team of intrepid travellers heading to China shortly to raise funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and @CambChildrens with @ACTcharity They will trek a remote section of the Great Wall of China and complete 50km over 5 days: orlo.uk/V737H
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Many congrats to Ayesha Noorani on being named one of "Four Rising Stars Shaping the Future of Cancer Research" by @Nature. She says: "Some days cancer research can feel like an uphill battle. But at least you make a little dent on that cancer wall.ā€ orlo.uk/SoqKb
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šŸ„‡Last Sunday's London Marathon raised a record-breaking Ā£85,000 for @ACTcharity, including raising vital funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. A BIG thank you to the 19 ACT runners, many taking on their first-ever marathon, with some great times: orlo.uk/kbfNP
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A High Sheriff Award was presented this week to Cherry May Sanchez, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Programme Lead for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Read more: orlo.uk/Nqw9w
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The second award was presented to the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital Patient Advisory Group (PAG) by the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, in recognition of its vital contribution to shaping the new hospital from the patient perspective. Well done all! orlo.uk/a51pi
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Callie Ansell at @CUH_NHS was presented an award by the @HSheriffCambs, on Monday. She was given the award in recognition of her leadership in introducing self-referral to the Breast Unit. Find out more: orlo.uk/1HC4r
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Yesterday we welcomed the @HSheriffCambs for a briefing, with a visit to the Breast Unit and site of the future hospital. With construction scheduled for 2027, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will combine world‑leading research with clinical care: orlo.uk/o4iDp
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We are excited to share our spring newsletter with you all.🌷 Read all about it on our website: orlo.uk/RsOiS
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How will AI and research improve cancer care? Professor Fiona Gilbert @CUH_NHS & patient David Bateson join @Ipsos_in_the_UK on The Big Picture podcast to explore how Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will use new technology and integrate research. šŸŽ§ orlo.uk/Nt1ug
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