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embers. 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

27/04/2026

💬It's Patient Experience Week at The Christie

From Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May, colleagues will be at the Oak Road reception area of our Withington site to chat, listen, and learn about what matters most to patients during their care.

The feedback forms are also available at our local treatment centres in Salford, Oldham, and Macclesfield.

Sharing your feedback helps us understand how we can better support our patients and our diverse community.💙

25/04/2026

Here's Wafia, a final year medical student, playing the piano for staff and patients at our Withington site.🎹

Wafia is about to start her first job in the NHS, but wants to specialise in cancer care. Maybe we'll see her back at The Christie at some point in the future.

Good luck for the future, Wafia!

23/04/2026

“When your brother is about to save your life, it’s a different type of bond.”

John Blackston, a 46-year-old dad-of-three from Salford, is recovering well after receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from his younger brother David, who flew from New York to donate.

A stem cell transplant is a process by which damaged blood stem cells are replaced with healthy ones.

John was diagnosed with mixed phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL), a rare type of blood cancer, in 2022. After chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant at The Christie, he was able to get back to the things he enjoyed.

But when the cancer returned in 2025, David - who had previously been unable to donate his stem cells because of anaemia - was there to help. There was only a one-in-four chance that David would be a match for John.

The night before the transplant, the brothers spent the evening together sharing a pizza in John’s room.

John, who is still in remission six months on from his transplant, is back running, going to boxing classes and taking things day by day. His latest results show that 99.5% of the cells in his blood are from his brother’s donation.

21/04/2026

After running the London Marathon once and cycling up to 100 miles a week, David Macartney suddenly found himself unable to walk after cancer treatment.

David, 51, was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022. While treatment at The Christie successfully put his cancer into remission, it left him with severe side effects, including eleven fractures in his spine.

“I went from being active to being unable to move, lying in an electric bed, dependent on others,” he said.

With support from The Christie’s supportive oncology team, David slowly rebuilt his strength through tailored pain management and physiotherapy.

“The Christie didn’t just treat the cancer, they treated me. The aftercare and mental health support mattered.”

Nearly a year after finishing treatment, David achieved something he once thought impossible, walking up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

David continues to be monitored and says ongoing support has been vital to his recovery 💙

19/04/2026

The Christie is marking one year since taking on the clinical haematology service at Leighton Hospital, bringing specialist care closer to home for patients across Mid and South Cheshire 💙

One of those patients is Sharan Bannaghan, 51, a hairdresser from Sandbach, who has been receiving treatment and follow-up care at Leighton Hospital.

After being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023, Sharan went into remission before being diagnosed again in 2025. She received further treatment at The Christie in Withington, and her most recent scan has shown no evidence of cancer.

Sharan, who is now seen every six weeks at Leighton Hospital, said: “My experience at Leighton has been amazing. My consultant, Dr Georgina Talbot, is fantastic. She has really made this experience so much easier to deal with.

“Also, my haematology support worker, Carla Pickles, has been wonderful… All the staff are warm and friendly, and the chemotherapy nurses really put me at ease at such a stressful time.”

Over the past year, the team has delivered:
• 1,000 new outpatient appointments
• 10,000 follow-ups
• 3,500+ treatments

17/04/2026

Jim Goodall is running the Manchester Marathon on Sunday in memory of his dad, Peter, and best friend, David, both of whom were treated at The Christie.

It’s the fifth of 26 marathons he’s doing to raise money for The Christie Charity.

“It’s the 25th anniversary of my dad’s passing this year, so I was initially planning to do 25, and then I added an extra one in honour of my best friend who died from a brain tumour. Both these men had such an impact on me that I wanted to do something big in their honour.

“Doing this challenge has been emotional, but I’m determined to finish it and raise as much money as I can for The Christie,” he says.

Good luck to Jim and all the other runners.🏃

15/04/2026

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:

🩵Receptionist
🩵Digital Project Manager
🩵Portering Team Manager
🩵Digital Matron
🩵Occupational Therapist

Find out more and apply on our website.👇

13/04/2026

The Christie is in bloom.🌻

Our garden is at the heart of our Withington site. Open all year, it's an oasis of calm and peace for patients and staff alike.

Through thoughtful design and heartfelt intention, it reminds everyone who sees it that there is hope and beauty even in the most challenging moments.

Our gardener Phil has been caring for The Christie's green spaces for over five years.

"Whether it’s a 10-minute stroll, a glance through the corridor window, or a peaceful moment sitting among the flowers, the garden is there for everyone,” Phill explains. “It’s a space where nature gently intervenes.”

11/04/2026

"If I hadn't taken part in research, my cancer would have grown and changed my prognosis. It could have been a completely different story.”

39-year-old Annette Illing was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after taking part in a trial that identified her as having a higher risk of developing the disease.

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Young Women (BCAN-RAY) study, led by Dr Sacha Howell, one of our consultants, was open to women between 30 and 39 who have no family history of breast cancer.

After learning of her increased risk, Annette, who's a mum to three girls, had a mammogram, which picked up her cancer.

She had two surgeries before being referred to The Christie for radiotherapy. She'll also be on hormone therapy for the next five years to reduce the risk of her cancer returning.

"I feel very hopeful for the future," she says. My cancer has been removed, and I’m in the best possible position to move forward.”

The BCAN-RAY study, which is now closed to new patients, is funded by The Christie Charity's Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal, Cancer Research UK, and Shine Bright Foundation.

09/04/2026

After more than 30 years, our pioneering integrative therapist, Jacqui Stringer, is retiring, having helped reshape how cancer patients are supported.

Starting on the adult leukaemia unit in the 1990s, Jacqui introduced new ways to help patients manage pain, anxiety and the impact of long stays in isolation.

She built a strong clinical and scientific foundation for integrative therapies, collaborating with a microbiologist to show that essential oils can be used safely. Over time, her work was globally influential.

Jacqui has helped patients become well enough to start treatment. She has also provided emotional support to help patients cope with cancer and its side effects.

These include women with certain long-term side effects of cancer treatment that are hard to discuss. Jacqui developed a clinically tested intervention, enabling these women to manage symptoms and improve daily comfort.

Reflecting on her career, Jacqui believes the biggest change is how integrative therapies are now viewed. "What was once seen as an optional extra is now recognised as an important part of cancer care," she says.

“Cancer treatment is incredibly challenging. If we can support patients in ways that make that journey easier and safer, then that is worth everything.”

Thank you for all your amazing work, Jacqui 💙

07/04/2026

Andy Bradley is walking 200 miles through all the boroughs of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of brain tumours and funds for The Christie.

Andy, a 59-year-old chartered surveyor from Cheshire, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma – an aggressive brain tumour – in February last year.

He’s currently on a trial to see if being treated with Tumour-Treating Fields (TTFields) before surgery and radiotherapy could improve outcomes.

TTFields therapy uses electrical fields to slow or stop tumour growth. It’s delivered through adhesive patches worn on the scalp.

Andy, who has two grown-up sons with his wife Lisa, has been walking with friends and family along the way. He was joined on one of the 20 legs of his walk by Dr Gerben Borst, the Christie consultant who’s looking after him on the trial.

Together, they’ve raised over £9,000 for The Christie Charity so far.

“I felt I wanted to give something back as I’m doing well thanks to this amazing piece of kit. I’m back at work and playing football with my local 6-a-side team. I’m so lucky to be on this trial as the TTFields kit is literally saving my life as it’s stopping the tumour from growing. It would be great in the future if this equipment could be available on the NHS so more people like me could benefit.

“This walk is not just about fundraising but about maintaining a positive mindset and showing gratitude to the medical team supporting me. I think it’s also important to raise awareness for brain cancer and support others facing a similar diagnosis.”

04/04/2026

The Christie has been shortlisted eight times across six categories in the Greater Manchester Cancer Awards.🏆

From pioneering international research to using cutting-edge technology for our youngest patients, the nominations show how our colleagues go above and beyond to improve outcomes and experiences for patients.

Here's a summary of the shortlisted projects:

🤝We're working together to make sure people facing both cancer and addiction can safely access the treatment they need

🔬An international partnership is transforming oesophageal cancer detection in Kenya.

🧒Our proton beam therapy team is using VR distraction therapy to help reduce anxiety in children and teenagers having treatment

⭐A special shout-out to Dr. Sindhu Retnabai, who's been nominated for the 'Spark of Excellence' award for her compassionate advocacy for teenage and young adult cancer care

🌐Over five years, our education team has connected cancer experts with 5,000 learners to reduce inequalities in cancer education

🖱️We co-created a website to give patients and healthcare professionals clear, accessible information about ALK+ lung cancer

🫁 The RAPID-RT trial addresses inequalities by delivering an inclusive rapid-learning study that includes all patients who are having radiotherapy to cure their lung cancer.

👩 As part of the Greater Manchester breast cancer risk prevention team, we've developed a comprehensive risk assessment programme that has already identified 140 high-risk young women who would not have been identified through standard care.

Find out more about all the shortlisted entries. 👇

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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