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We provide specialist cancer services in South East Wales. Yn Gymraeg: www.facebook.com/CGFelindre
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05/04/2026

Wishing a Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates 🥚

03/04/2026

🏰Castle 2 Castle is back!🏰

Last year was a record-breaking event across the board! We saw an incredible 1,500 runners take on the challenge - and we also reached a staggering fundraising milestone of over £151,000!

We cannot thank you enough for this outstanding fundraising effort - we a truly blown away by your dedication and commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families at Velindre Cancer Service 💚

Castle 2 Castle 2025 has left big shoes to fill - but we're sure that 2026 is going to be our best year yet!

Are you ready to take on 10.5-mile route between two of South Wales's most stunningly scenic castles? Between the gorgeous climbs of Caerphilly and the beautiful landscape of Cardiff, it's one that you can't miss!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sign up here👉 https://www.velindrefundraising.com/.../castle-2-castle.../

01/04/2026

💊 Following the success of last year's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) animation, the Pharmacy Patient Education team has released two new informational videos on the use of CDK and PARP inhibitors.

At Velindre, patients receive a bespoke education consultation from the Pharmacy Patient Education team to help them understand how to take their medication, how to safely manage toxicities, and when to ring the treatment helpline for advice.

💬Sarah Goman, Pharmacy Patient Education Team Lead and the driving force behind these videos, said:
"We wanted to make sure that patients had access to information about the treatment that they are receiving in a way that is easy to understand [...] By making this video we can share key common side effects for these treatments to patients and their carers which they can refer to at home. Based on the feedback that we received from the initial video, the aim of these animations is to compliment any written or verbal information already received."

🎥 See both videos here: https://velindre.nhs.wales/news/latest-news/new-pharmacy-patient-information-animations-launched/

31/03/2026

📢 Are you a patient having Pembrolizumab treatment?

Currently, Pembrolizumab is given intravenously (through a vein) which may take a few hours to be administered.

We will soon be giving you this treatment as a subcutaneous injection into your thigh, which will only take a few minutes.

Please wait to be contacted by your specialist team here at VCS.

30/03/2026

🩺 "It's a great privilege to care for another human being at a vulnerable time of their lives"

Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate and thank our incredible medical team here at Velindre Cancer Service.

Every day, our doctors bring skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the patients and families who rely on us. Their expertise guides treatment. Their empathy brings comfort. And their commitment helps people find strength during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

You are truly appreciated today and every day. 💙

29/03/2026

💙 During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we recognise that starting radiotherapy treatment can feel overwhelming and uncertain.

Matt, one of our Advanced Urology Practitioners, explains how patients can prepare when undergoing prostate or prostate bed radiotherapy - helping to make the process clearer and a little less daunting.

You can find out more about starting radiotherapy on our website: 🔗 https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecs/services-a-to-z/radiotherapy/

27/03/2026

🏅 We were so proud to see our Charity President Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies be presented with his CBE this week.

Since first supporting Velindre in 2007 and becoming Charity President in 2009, Jonathan has helped bring together donors, fundraisers, staff, volunteers and supporters from all walks of life.

We are deeply grateful for Jonathan’s leadership and for his genuine enthusiasm for everyone who stands with Velindre alongside him 💚

26/03/2026

👋 Meet the team this Complementary Therapies Week!

Funded by Velindre Cancer Centre Fundraising, our incredible complementary therapists are here to support patients and families with calming, restorative treatments that promote wellbeing throughout their cancer journey.

You can learn more about the service here: 🔗 https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecs/services-a-to-z/complementary-therapies/

25/03/2026

💙 Two palliative patients have now successfully received radiotherapy on the Ethos Treatment Machine.

Within VCS, we currently have three Ethos machines in operation: one at VCC and two at the V@NHRU. Expanding the treating cohort to include palliative patients represents a significant milestone for the service and brings clear benefits in both machine capacity and the quality of patient treatment.

This achievement has only been possible through the close collaboration and dedication of our radiographers, medical physics, and clinician colleagues. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in making this important service development a success.

Dr Samantha Warren, Head of Radiotherapy Physics said:
"This is a result of several years of work in commissioning and installing state-of-the-art technology and in developing new treatment methods as part of the IRS program [...] It's especially rewarding to see this being rolled out first at the satellite centre in Abergavenny, demonstrating the commitment of all our staff to equality of care for patients across the region."

24/03/2026

📢 LAST CHANCE to share your views! Would you rather hear from us on your phone or in the post?

Velindre Cancer Service would like to improve how our patients receive letters from us, as well as delivering a new system that can send correspondence within a secure digital system app.

We've had such an incredible response to this survey - thank you to those have already shared their thoughts!

👉 Share your views now: https://ow.ly/mSEy50Y3BtB

21/03/2026

📖✨ Today, on World Poetry Day, we’re delighted to share a beautiful poem written for us by one of Velindre’s wonderful supporters, Andrew Challis, created to mark a year of incredible milestones across Velindre University NHS Trust.

A huge thank you to Andrew for gifting us such a thoughtful and heartfelt piece.

2026 is a truly momentous year for us, as we celebrate:
❤️ Welsh Blood Service – 80 years of providing a vital lifeline for patients across Wales, including 10 years as an all Wales service.
💙 Velindre Cancer Service – 70 years of delivering world class, compassionate cancer care.
💚 Velindre Cancer Charity – 30 years of funding essential support services that enhance patient experience and go beyond what the NHS alone can provide.

Andrew’s poem beautifully captures the spirit, history, and heart of Velindre University NHS Trust and now we’d love to hear from you.

If our Trust has touched your life, inspired you, or holds a special place in your heart, we invite you to share your own poem or piece of writing with us.

Let’s celebrate this milestone year together, through your words💬💗

20/03/2026

✨ Wishing all our patients, staff and their families a peaceful and joyous Eid!

May this special day bring good health, happiness and togetherness. Thank you to our incredible teams who continue to care and support our community every day.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙

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Velindre Road
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https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/

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