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This is the official page for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project.

Together, Cambridge University Hospitals, the University of Cambridge, and Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre will build a new cancer research hospital for the East of England to change the story of cancer. Please refer to our social media house rules on our website for further information on how we respond to messages and comments on our page. Link here: https://www.cambridgecancer.org.uk/patient-privacy-ccrh/social-media-house-rules-ccrh/

01/05/2026

Many congratulations to Ayesha Noorani on being named one of "Four Rising Stars Shaping the Future of Cancer Research" by Nature Index .

Ayesha is a consultant upper-gastrointestinal surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and a clinical scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Her research focuses on two of the most aggressive cancers - gastric and oesophageal. She investigates genetic changes in pre-cancerous cells and why these diseases are increasingly affecting younger people.

Ayesha says: "Some days cancer research can feel like an uphill battle. But at least you make a little dent on that cancer wall that we are all trying to chip away together.”

Read the full feature: https://orlo.uk/P5Rrw

30/04/2026

🥇Last Sunday's London Marathon raised a record-breaking £85,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, including raising vital funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

A BIG thank you to the 19 ACT runners — many who were running a marathon for the first time — with some strong finishing times.

One of the runners was Project Team colleague, Matt Allen, Director of New Hospital Construction. He said: “It was an honour to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon on behalf of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Many thanks to everyone who supported me and kindly donated."

"For the last three years, I’ve worked on the design and construction of the two new hospitals in Cambridge. These new facilities will revolutionise healthcare across the East of England and utilise the economic benefits of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. I will be now taking a break from running and avoiding stairs for the next few weeks!”

We're incredibly grateful to ACT and to every runner who took part. Together we will change the story of cancer with Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust - help make your hospitals even better.

Read the full story on our website: https://orlo.uk/xdmiU

24/04/2026

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.

Cherry works closely with teams across Cambridge, supporting nurses and allied health professionals to actively engage in research and strengthening research capability within the clinical workforce.

Her work strengthens collaboration between the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, the University of Cambridge, CUH, and regional, national and international partners, helping to lay the foundations for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, where research and clinical care will be fully integrated.

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

23/04/2026

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.

The award was collected on behalf of the PAG by Fiona Carey, Co‑Chair, Sue Arnold, member and Elaine Chapman, Lead Advisory Nurse.

The group has played an important role in providing insight, challenge and guidance right from the earliest stages of design and planning, to ensure that the new hospital reflects the needs and priorities of patients, carers and families.

Well done all! Read the story in full: https://orlo.uk/Gbkrq

22/04/2026

Callie Ansell, Deputy Operations Manager for Breast and Gynae Oncology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was presented an award by the Sheriff of Cambridgeshire on Monday. She was given the award in recognition of her leadership in introducing self-referral to the Breast Unit.

The new pathway enables women who discover breast cancer symptoms to refer themselves directly to specialist breast services via NHS 111, bypassing the need to first see a GP.

The initiative is designed to reduce anxiety, speed up access to assessment and diagnosis, and support earlier intervention where needed.

Callie played a central role in leading the implementation of this important change, working closely with clinical and operational teams to bring the service into practice.

The High Sheriff presented three roles in total, recognising staff and patients whose contributions are helping to drive improvement and shape the vision for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/I7f4R

21/04/2026

Yesterday we welcomed the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire for a briefing, an important opportunity to share progress, vision, and impact to date.

The event featured a tour of the Breast Unit, a visit to the site of the future hospital, and engagement with clinicians, researchers, operational teams, and patient representatives.

With construction anticipated from 2027, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will combine world‑leading research with clinical care in a single setting, accelerating improvements in diagnosis, treatment and survival for people with cancer: https://orlo.uk/Og0CI

20/04/2026

New research published in Nature Medicine provides the strongest evidence to date for the starting point of the majority of oesophageal cancers, the sixth most deadly cancer.

Research Lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, carried out the study with data from 3000 patients across the UK.

The findings could improve screenings and early detection for oesophageal cancer, improving outcomes for the disease.

Professor Rebecca Fizgerald said: "Cancer generally takes many years to evolve, giving us a window of opportunity to catch it before if develops into a life-threatening condition. Screening and preventative strategies can have a massive impact on the number of people who die from cancer, but if the link between precancers and cancer is unproven or unclear, screening programmes risk doing more harm than good.”

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/H73qv

17/04/2026

We are excited to share our spring newsletter with you all.🌷

In our latest issue, explore:

- The Ipsos Big Picture podcast on Cambridge Cancer Research and new innovations in cancer care.
- New expansion of Cambridge Digital Health and Surgical Training Centre.
- Improving kidney cancer diagnosis and management through new guidelines.
- Most detailed map to date of changes to breast tissue during menopause.
- Cambridge Half Marathon and opportunities to fundraise in 2027.

And much more! Read all about it on our website: https://orlo.uk/HYCvU

16/04/2026

Want to find out more about advancements in cancer care?

The latest edition of The Big Picture podcast by Ipsos in the UK features Professor Fiona Gilbert, Academic Radiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust alongside David Bateson, a member of the Patient Advisory Group.

Together they explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of using AI in cancer care, the importance of early detection and screening, and how research is changing the story of cancer.

They also discuss:
🏥 The need for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
⚕️The importance of collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry.
🔬How embedding research within the new hospital will create new opportunities for both clinicians and patients.

🎧 Listen here: https://orlo.uk/HX4vs

15/04/2026

Join our mailing list to receive all the latest news and updates about Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

We are building a new East of England cancer research hospital that will change the story of cancer.

Sign-up here: https://orlo.uk/Cmx9S

24/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Cambridge Festival at the weekend, to learn more about the progress of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project.

We will bring together the clinical excellence of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the scientific expertise of the University of Cambridge and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre under one roof in a brand new specialist facility.

It was great to inspire the next generation of scientists and to hear from out a member of our Patient Advisory Group, who is using his lived experience of cancer care to improve and shape the plans for the future hospital. 🩵

Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CUH Arts

21/03/2026

We are looking forward to day of science at Cambridge Festival and to inspire families and the public about the future of cancer care, looking ahead to the planned Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Come and learn more about the progress of the hospital at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and hear from patients who are using their lived experiences to help shape the plans for the new facility.

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