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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services
We provide:
• radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham
• chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals
• highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer
• a wide range of support and diagnostic services

Research & Education
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures
We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. Developments
Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History
We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity
Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link

08/03/2026

On International Women's Day, we're celebrating the contributions of all the brilliant women who work at The Christie.

We asked three of our colleagues what advice they'd give to their younger selves. Here's what they had to say. 👇

⚛️ Dr Heather Williams heads up our medical physics and engineering department, one of only a few women in the country to have that role. She says: “Keep going, keep growing – you are stronger than you know.”

⭐ Alveena Malik is one of our non-executive directors. She says: “You stand on the shoulders of some remarkable women. Carry forward their dignity, resilience and kindness. Let those strengths help you become the leader they always believed you could be.”

💙Laura O'Shea is a senior allied health professional. She says: “Never lose sight of where you came from — your roots and your values will take you further than any qualification ever will.”

06/03/2026

“My background in policy, equalities and social cohesion means I bring something different to the table.”

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, we’re sharing Alveena Malik's story.

Alveena is a non-executive director (NED) at The Christie. She’s one of seven NEDs who provide independent advice to the hospital’s management team.

“We’re all from a range of different backgrounds, both clinical and non-clinical, and bring a different way of understanding the NHS, helping the board see things from all angles and make well-rounded decisions.”

Alveena has over 25 years of experience working nationally on equality and cohesion issues, as well as delivering social innovation projects.

She is currently CEO of a charity she co-founded, which helps connect young people from disadvantaged communities with mentors. She joined the team during the pandemic and has recently become the deputy chair of our board of governors.

“Greater Manchester is such a diverse area, and it’s important that the team at The Christie, at all levels, continues to reflect that. I’m particularly proud that more than half of the NEDs are women and that we’ve all taken on other leadership positions alongside our non-executive duties. It’s the first time that so many women on the board have had dual roles. It’s such a privilege to be so involved with The Christie and to work with such an exceptional group of people to make sure we’re doing the best by our patients.

05/03/2026

Looking for a new challenge?

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles available at The Christie. Here are just a few of them:

🩵Senior Clinical Trials Co-ordinator
🩵 Nurse Specialist
🩵 Clinical Pharmacist
🩵 Domestic Assistant
🩵 Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Find out more and apply on our website.👇

03/03/2026

Our Altrincham Bloods Closer to Home clinic is moving.

To maintain a reliable and consistent blood testing service for patients in the area, our Altrincham clinic will be moving to the Moya Cole Hospice in Cheadle from Wednesday,1 April.

Patients can also have blood tests at our other local blood testing centres, for example, in Heald Green, as well as at The Christie in Withington.

We’ve been in touch with patients who regularly use the service to let them know of the change. If anyone has any questions, you can contact the team on 0161 918 7654.

We offer a local blood testing service at several locations across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the High Peak

More information about the service. 👇

02/03/2026

When Lucy Davies, one of our radiographers, was a teenager, she thought her future would be about performances and pointe shoes rather than radiotherapy and PhDs.

Lucy, who trained as a professional ballet dancer, has worked as a radiographer at The Christie for over 12 years. She’s now doing research that aims to minimise facial deformation in children who have had radiotherapy, including proton beam therapy, for head and neck cancer.

“I started dancing when I was 3 and then after my GCSEs I successfully auditioned for and trained at the Central School of Ballet in London,” she says. “I danced professionally for a while after graduating, but after sustaining an injury, I decided to retrain. I wanted a career where I was able to help people whilst combining science and working with advanced complex technology, so radiotherapy seemed like the perfect choice.”

Lucy has always worked in paediatric radiotherapy and oncology. She has recently secured a prestigious NIHR Doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship, looking at understanding facial deformation after radiotherapy, a life-altering long-term side effect of treatment in children with head and neck cancer.

“I’ve just completed the first year of my PhD. I've been working closely with my dedicated patient advisory group to develop a study aiming to better understand the experiences and perspectives of childhood cancer survivors and their families living with facial deformation after head and neck radiotherapy. This is an area that hasn’t really been researched before, and we hope that the research will potentially improve outcomes for childhood cancer survivors," she says

"I have also worked with experts from across the world to develop an 'atlas' so that we can tell which parts of the face will be receiving radiation during treatment. This will allow us to look at ways to try and reduce radiation dose to the facial structures that can lead to deformation during treatment planning," she adds.

Together,

27/02/2026

Researchers at The Christie are developing a blood test that could spot appendix tumours before they appear on a scan.

There are two main things that they’re looking for. The first is the ‘fingerprint’ of the tumour – so they know that it’s an appendix cancer rather than any other type – and the second is looking for any DNA from the tumour itself to see what mutations it might have.

The ultimate goal is to create a simple, accurate blood test that supports earlier diagnosis, better monitoring, and improved care for patients.

The work, which is being funded by our charity and carried out in partnership with the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre, has the potential to make a real difference to patients like Katie Blackwood, who had a rare appendix cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

She says: "As a PMP survivor, I’ve experienced first-hand the challenges of this rare and complex disease. A diagnostic blood test would help people like me to access specialist treatment more quickly.

This ground-breaking research inspires invaluable hope - hope for improved outcomes, broader care options, and more reassuring surveillance. It creates opportunity for us to live longer, more meaningful lives.”

25/02/2026

We recently celebrated an incredible group of teenagers and young adults who completed courses during their time at The Christie. 🎓

These courses, offered through AQA (one of the UK’s largest exam boards), cover a wide range of topics—from maths and science to CV writing and interview prep. The Christie was the first AQA-accredited hospital in the country

It's all part of our education and employment programme, specifically designed to support young people with cancer, both during and after treatment.

52 young people have completed over 300 accreditations since the education and employment service became permanent in July 2025. A further two young people have gone into full-time employment thanks to the support they received.

A huge congratulations to our class of 2026!

19/02/2026

Did you know that there are cancer information centres at our Withington, Salford, Macclesfield, and Oldham sites?

There, you'll find general information about cancer and The Christie.

Our volunteers can also signpost you to useful counselling, therapeutic, or financial support services.

A huge range of information booklets is also available to help you through your treatment.

18/02/2026

You may have seen our recent story about Sam Birchall, lead guitarist in Wigan indie band The Lilacs, who became the first person in Europe to go home the same day after robotic cancer surgery at The Christie.

Sam needed surgery after treatment for testicular cancer that had spread. Thanks to a minimally invasive robotic procedure, he was able to leave hospital later that day.

ITV Granada Reports visited The Christie to meet Sam and the surgeon who performed the procedure, Aziz Gulamhusein.

Watch the full report below 👇

17/02/2026

55-year-old Duncan Edmonstone from Sandbach in Cheshire is still doing well more than six years after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

Genetic testing on Duncan’s tumour revealed that his cancer had an ALK+ mutation, which means that it’s much more treatable than other lung cancers. Duncan's latest scans show no detectable cancer in his body.

Duncan was diagnosed after he was rushed to hospital following a seizure. Following scans and tests, he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer that had spread to his brain.

He had an emergency operation to remove the tumour before being referred to The Christie where he started on a targeted treatment called alectinib. He's still on it today.

“Before I was diagnosed, I didn’t realise how many different types of lung cancer there are,” Duncan adds. “The overall survival stats for stage four lung cancer are poor, so I was preparing for the worst, but here I am six years later. The drug I’m on comes as tablets, which I can take at home. I have had minimal side effects, which has allowed me to live life as fully as I can.”

Duncan, who used to work in IT and has been married to Kay, an artist and art teacher, since 1998, has done a lot of travelling over the last few years.

“Beach holidays are out because my treatment means I’m very sensitive to the sun, but Kay and I spent a month in New Zealand a couple of years ago and have since been to Greenland and Iceland. We’re also looking to do an off-season tour of the Med.

“I’ve been on a bit of a wild ride, but I’m so thankful to be alive and making memories. My team at The Christie are great. They've all been supportive of me throughout.”

Read Duncan's story. 👇

15/02/2026

10-year-old Rama recently rang the bell after finishing her proton beam therapy treatment. 🔔

Rama, who has also had chemotherapy, is now back in Bradford with her family.

She was the first patient to explore the proton beam therapy centre in Minecraft.

Our team hopes the new play environment will help to reduce the anxiety that young patients feel when they come for their first proton beam therapy treatment. It's currently being piloted with patients like Rama, and we hope to roll it out fully very soon.

“It looks just the same as the hospital, it’s so cool,” she says. “I got to explore the playroom and the gantry where I have treatment every day. The hospital feels very big when you get here, so being able to explore it in Minecraft helps you to understand where everything is, which is great. I think other children would love it just as much as me,” she says.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.christie.nhs.uk/

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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services We provide: • radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham • chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals • highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer • a wide range of support and diagnostic services Research & Education We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. These services help increase income for our NHS developments. Developments Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link