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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 12/08/2026

A CCC consultant – who has worked in the NHS for almost 50 years – has been shortlisted for a top healthcare award. Prof Sun Myint is shortlisted for Clinical Leader of the Year in the HSJ Awards recognising his outstanding contribution to healthcare. See www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 10/08/2026

CCC research helped to bring in new testing for patients with cancer that can't be located. They will have wider access to genomic testing after evidence from the EGG-CUP study helped support a major NHS change. See 👉 www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 31/07/2026

Tomorrow is World Lung Cancer Day and this week our first patient took part in a world-first lung cancer clinical trial. The NEOVACC study is researching the most common lung cancer to see if a new cancer vaccine can boost the immune system to fight it. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 03/06/2026

And you can find out more about what eye proton beam therapy dose monitoring is and why it matters when treating people for cancer.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 03/06/2026

Our engineers and clinical scientists have used their ingenuity to develop a new dose monitoring system for the UK's National Eye Proton Therapy service. Eye proton therapy uses low-energy proton beams to treat eye cancer. Full story: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

A patient is sitting in a treatment chair surrounded by smiling hospital staff

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/04/2026

CCC patient data has been used in research that may change prostate cancer care. A study has shown AI can improve predictions how prostate cancer is likely to behave. Read more on our website: shorturl.at/SIjgc

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 26/03/2026

We have exciting news! £8.8m is being invested to transform cancer treatment facilities at our Wirral and Halton sites, improving care and comfort for our patients. The first image is an initial design concept for Halton and the second is Wirral.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 24/03/2026

The Lung Cancer team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre have won a national HSJ award in partnership with Roche for their work demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously (into a vein).

Hala, Sarah and Jonny from the Lung Team pose with their HSJ award trophy

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

Our new Halcyon linac with gamechanging HyperSight technology is now giving patients radiotherapy. It's our second Halcyon and is one of 10 linacs @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/03/2026

CCC is trying to find new treatments for HPV-related cancers, including head and neck cancers. One clinical research trial is studying a cancer vaccine. Known as AHEAD-MERIT (BNT113-01), led by Prof Christian Ottensmeier, it aims to find proteins often contained within the HPV virus #HPVawarenessday

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/03/2026

A CCC haematology registrar is now one of two national Lead Early Career Researchers working to develop the next generation of blood cancer researchers. Dr Lisa Jeffers will help shape the researcher network at the UK Blood Cancer Research Network Lymphoma Research Group. See 👉 shorturl.at/eQ131

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 12/02/2026

Congratulations to specialist HIV and supportive oncology nurse Emma Davey, who is a finalist for the BJN Oncology Nurse of the Year Award. Emma provides dedicated 1:1 support for HIV+ people with cancer at Clatterbridge. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 10/02/2026

Providing more care outside hospital for people with cancer is one of the core ambitions in the new National Cancer Plan for England. It’s something we are deeply committed to here at Clatterbridge, which is why we’re helping people like Patricia to avoid A&E, where possible, when they feel unwell.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 16/01/2026

Our Lung Cancer team and Roche have been shortlisted for two national awards after demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/01/2026

Our Metastatic Breast Cancer team and Novartis have been shortlisted for a national award for our pioneering work. We piloted the UK's first specialist SACT Toxicities CNS nurse supporting patients on complex treatments for incurable breast cancer. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

Team members including some in nurses uniforms stand in front of a striped hospital wall. Metastatic Breast Cancer team members (l-r): Chelcie Faulkner, Dr Eliyaz Ahmed, Prof Carlo Palmieri, Jo Francis, Phil Walker.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/12/2025

Our new patient portal launches soon, giving you more control over your health information and care. Your invitation to join the portal will arrive by SMS text message and/or email. Make sure we have the correct details for you. Tell us about any changes.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 02/12/2025

Do we have the right mobile number and email address for you? We send information to you by SMS text message and email. Make sure they’re correct when you check in, or ask staff to check. Tell us about any changes.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 25/11/2025

Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading the UK’s first study into whether brain MRI screening should be standard care for people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer with colleagues from @uhbtrust. This pioneering research is funded by @Make2ndsCount. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dpfzu69

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 19/11/2025

Preventing NHS fraud is a team effort. If you spot something you suspect maybe a case of NHS fraud, bribery or corruption, please contact your Local Counter Fraud team, or call the NHS free on: ☎️0800 028 4060 Or online 💻 cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud #FraudWeek2025 #IFAW25

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/10/2025

CCC has launched research to see if people with HER2+ secondary breast cancer can benefit from regular brain scans. Our consultant Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading this research in the UK and two patients have already signed up to take part. For more, see make2ndscount.co.uk/research/cur...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been placed in the best-performing segment of a new national ranking system for NHS organisations in England. We also achieved the eighth best score nationally out of the 134 acute NHS providers that were assessed.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025

Clatterbridge patients are being asked to take part in a research study designed to improve the care and treatment of autistic people. Researchers are hoping to interview patients, carers and health professionals. For more info, see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/09/2025

Research and Innovation are central to improving treatment and care at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. We are a leading NHS cancer research hospital, and you can read all about another successful year of research at CCC in our latest Annual Report here: shorturl.at/S2azH

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 01/09/2025

🚌 CMCA Roadshows are coming to Runcorn, Chester, and Liverpool this September! Share your cancer experiences and help shape future services. Interested in being a patient rep? Go along for a chat. See 👉 cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-cmc...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/08/2025

Clatterbridge has named Prof Tim Maughan as its Director of Clinical Research. Prof Maughan, Chair of Oncology at the University of Liverpool, takes over from Prof Christian Ottensmeier in overseeing clinical trials and other studies. For the story see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/08/2025

Patients starting chemotherapy, immunotherapy and similar treatments with us can now attend pre-treatment groups explaining what to expect. Angela attended and said: “It was a really useful session. It encouraged me to feel more positive about starting treatment." Read more: tinyurl.com/4k2xcybm

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/08/2025

A Clatterbridge patient has welcomed an NHS initiative to give more people with head and neck cancer a chance to join a pioneering clinical trial.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 30/07/2025

Sharon had CAR-T therapy, an innovative form of immunotherapy, to treat her acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She says: “I’m so delighted this treatment is now available in Liverpool. The team at Clatterbridge are amazing.” Read her story. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 30/07/2025

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social are finalists for 2 national @PENN_Awards for their work improving urgent cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside. The PEN Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to patient experience. Full story in comments below.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 24/07/2025

Our pioneering MSCC service is singled out for praise in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) annual report. MSCC is a medical emergency that can occur when cancer spreads to the spine and puts pressure on the spinal cord.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 23/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Caroline Brammer will be our Interim Medical Director with effect from Monday 4 August. Caroline is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in head and neck cancer, and is currently our Associate Medical Director for Radiation Services.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 11/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that Jo Bowden has been appointed as our Director of Finance. Jo was previously our Deputy Director of Finance. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdftnfj8

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/07/2025

Did you know CCC has its very own biobank, a place that stores human samples to advance our pioneering research? Find out more about our Biobank at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool and how you can get involved here: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/research-and...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 13/06/2025

Congratulations to Clatterbridge nurse Sarah McKay who has just won a gold medal on her debut for the GB team in the European Rowing Championships! 🏅 Sarah is part of our Upper GI cancer team and Clinical Decisions Unit. Read her incredible story: tinyurl.com/3ncxv59z

Sarah (right) and GB team colleagues with their medals. (Photo courtesy of Benedict Tufnell)

Sarah and the team during the race. (Photo courtesy of Benedict Tufnell)

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 06/06/2025

This June marks five years since Liverpool's first specialist cancer hospital, CCC-Liverpool, opened as part of a NHS programme called Transforming Cancer Care. Five years on, we've evaluated its impact and incredible achievements. Read more at www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/06/2025

Our brand new outpatient centre - Clatterbridge Paddington Health Hub - is now open in Paddington Village in Liverpool. It offers a wide range of outpatient clinics staffed by the same specialist teams as CCC-Liverpool, our main hospital. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 17/04/2025

Please remember, if you're a patient here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (or you've finished treatment in the past 6 weeks), and you need urgent advice or care about treatment side-effects, our Hotline is here to help. Call 0800 169 5555 to speak to one of our expert nurses.

Graphic featuring an Easter bunny and information that reads: our patient hotline is open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. If you're currently being treated here (or completed treatment in the last 6 weeks) and are feeling unwell or need urgent advice, you can speak to our specialist nurses 24/7. Call 0800 169 5555. This service is only for people being treated by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 16/04/2025

After the success of last year's event, our Clinical Education team are very excited for the return of the Cancer Care Conference on Tuesday 7 October at Holiday Inn Liverpool. Spaces are limited - book yours at 👉 orlo.uk/83bUr

Image of the flyer for the event. Click the link in the post to read the information from the flyer

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/04/2025

CCC’s Innovation team have won a top regional accolade - the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards' Workforce Culture trophy. Innovation Manager Simon Bunting and Dr Seamus Coyle, Clinical Lead for Innovation, were given the award at the Liverpool ceremony. See tinyurl.com/m2jj43pt

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 03/04/2025

Specialist hospitals like Clatterbridge play a vital role in groundbreaking research and caring for people with rare, complex and chronic conditions. A new report by the Federation of Specialist Hospitals shows they are also essential in building a NHS for the future: tinyurl.com/3yj3kvhb

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 02/04/2025

Retired marine engineer John from Woolton was the first patient to receive radiotherapy treatment on our new Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, or linac. For more on this story & how we're improving treatment experience for our patients, click the link in the comments.

John (centre) with some of the Therapeutic Radiography Team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre standing in front of the new linac.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 01/04/2025

📢 Our Digital Team have been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 📢 Full story at orlo.uk/yMWEo

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 30/03/2025

At The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre we understand that Mother's Day looks different for everyone. ♥️ So whether you are celebrating today, or remembering someone special, we hope you have a lovely day.

Purple graphic with bright yellow flowers and a message saying Happy Mother's Day

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/03/2025

Are you caring for someone with cancer but have a long-term health condition yourself? If so, please help with our research. Clatterbridge researchers want the views of carers in this position. To find out more, go to tinyurl.com/tb98kk3b or email lynda.appleton@nhs.net

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/03/2025

Today is bittersweet for all of us at CCC as Chief Exec Liz Bishop and Director of Workforce Jayne Shaw retire after 82 years of NHS service between them. They have been incredible leaders who have made CCC what it is today. We wish them long and very happy retirements.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 21/03/2025

We are delighted to announce that CCC has been awarded £730,000 of national funding to install solar panels at our Wirral site, reducing energy costs and freeing up money that can be reinvested into frontline care. Read more on our website 👉 orlo.uk/hS8FQ

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral is a white building with the hospital's name on its front. There are beautiful purple flowers growing in front of the hospital and the sun is shining.

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 19/03/2025

This #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, learn the symptoms and please talk to your GP if you are experiencing: - Bloated tummy - Needing to wee more - Tummy pain - Always feeling full

Purple graphic says 'Do you know the symptoms of ovarian cancer? If symptoms are persistent ask your GP about ovarian cancer'. The symptoms listed are bloated tummy, no appetite or feeling full quickly, tummy pain, needing to wee more. The graphic is produced by Target Ovarian Cancer

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 05/03/2025

We were delighted to host NHS England Chair Richard Meddings a few days ago at Paddington Community Diagnostic Clinic (CDC). Mr Meddings was in Liverpool to find out more about projects that play a key role in transforming access to care.

A group of smartly dressed hospital staff with NHS lanyards are standing with Mr Meddings, who has glasses and is wearing a suit. The group are standing in front of a wall covered in a large graphic that says Welcome to Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre.

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