Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

06/03/2026

What does the future of breast cancer care look like, and who helps shape it?

Explore how collaboration is transforming treatment with Professors Charlotte Coles and Jean Abraham from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre and patient advocates at “The future of breast cancer care”, part of this year's Cambridge Festival.

From advances in radiotherapy and personalised medicine to the power of lived experience in shaping research, this free event highlights how science and community work side by side to improve outcomes for patients.

📅 Tuesday 31 March, 6pm
📍 The Cambridge Union

Book your spot now through the link in the comments 🔗

06/03/2026

02/03/2026

Join us at Cambridge Festival on Saturday 21st March from 11am - 4pm, at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology () building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Discover more about our ground-breaking project, see a model of the new hospital, and hear about how patients are using their lived experiences to shape the plans for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/q8Yno

27/02/2026

Wishing everyone the best of luck running the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon - raising vital funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

A special thank you to CUH staff running on our behalf this year. It was a pleasure to meet some of you earlier in the week and show you the site.

Hope the rest of the training goes well, just nine days to go! 🏃‍♀️

16/02/2026

Join us at Cambridge Festival on Saturday 21 March 2026 from 11am – 4pm at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to learn more about our plans to build Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

The planned facility will unite world-class healthcare with cutting-edge research to transform the way we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. The new hospital will accelerate the translation of scientific discovery into NHS care at scale, shortening the time between breakthrough and patient benefit.

Learn more about the ground-breaking project, see a model of the building, and hear about how patients are using their lived experience to shape the plans for the specialist hospital.

https://orlo.uk/aDIKA



Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre

13/02/2026

Are you struggling to keep active since your diagnosis? Wondering if exercise is safe during cancer treatment?

Physical activity is increasingly recognised as a vital part of cancer care and recovery.

Join the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Nursing and Allied Health Professionals webinar series, exploring the important role of movement in improving outcomes and quality of life for people affected by cancer.

You can register via the link below 👇🏽

We have a fantastic panel of experts to answer your questions on everything from prevention to exercise during treatment and beyond.

12/02/2026

Congratulations to Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL) on achieving ISO 15189 accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service!

This is a major milestone for the team, who will be relocating to the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital once it opens.

The accreditation means CMDL can continue delivering high‑quality molecular diagnostics for national clinical trials, as well as those run in partnership with the Cancer Core Europe consortium.

As one of the few ISO 15189‑accredited laboratories operating outside the NHS, CMDL can now offer University of Cambridge researchers and local start‑ups access to accredited diagnostics that would otherwise need to be outsourced at significantly higher cost.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/wWq71

10/02/2026

We welcome the Government’s recently launched National Cancer Plan, which sets out a clear national ambition around cancer prevention, earlier diagnosis, faster access to treatment and better outcomes for patients.

The ambitions set out in the Plan closely align with the vision for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, which is referenced within it. Through the development of our plans for the hospital, we have contributed to national discussions on the future of cancer care, reflecting shared priorities around prevention, early diagnosis, timely and personalised treatment, and the role of research and innovation in everyday clinical practice.

When built, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will support the Plan’s key commitments by transforming how cancer is diagnosed and treated. By uniting world-class healthcare with cutting-edge research, this new hospital will help us catch cancer earlier, treat it faster and personalise care for every patient.

We will harness real-time data, genomics and advanced AI to speed up diagnosis and ensure treatment decisions are tailored to each individual.

Crucially, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will accelerate the translation of scientific discovery into NHS care at scale, shortening the time between breakthrough and patient benefit.

Find out more about us: https://orlo.uk/w3Upy

09/02/2026

Help us shape the design of public art in the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital!

Join a series of free, creative workshops organised by colleagues CUH Arts The four events will explore the clays, rocks, ash and natural materials found in the East of England, and will help shape the artwork being created for the welcome space of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

These workshops are for people who have experience of cancer care, either as patients or staff. You do not need previous art experience to take part. Spaces are limited and to book, please visit: https://orlo.uk/aMVYJ

04/02/2026

Find out about groundbreaking cancer research at Cambridge, including our planned new hospital, how we're studying the earliest stages of cancer, how AI is helping fight the disease, and the patients playing a key role in our work.

28/01/2026

A Cambridge-led trial has found that a drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer.

Personalised and precise cancer treatments underpin the focus of care at the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, which will bring together clinical excellence and world-leading research under one roof.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say the PIONEER trial suggests that megestrol could help improve the lives of thousands of women.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/2vJz4

27/01/2026

Many congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Research Lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, who is now elected as a Fellow of The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

She was bestowed the honour for her role in developing the capsule sponge — a quick, simple, and inexpensive test to detect Barrett’s oesophagus and precancerous cells.

Election as a Fellow of the AACR Academy is achieved through a rigorous, peer-review process designed to evaluate and recognise only those individuals whose scientific accomplishments have left an enduring mark on cancer research.

Read the full story: https://orlo.uk/2w4w1