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News articles from across Velindre University NHS Trust

Joint Velindre and Cardiff University head and neck cancer trial passes incredible 1000 patient recruitment milestone!: PATHOS, a Velindre University NHS Trust and Cardiff University co-sponsored clinical trial, is a Phase III, international trial aiming to develop a kinder treatment for patients with head and neck cancer.

Ground-breaking trial to treat brain tumours begins at Velindre: A major UK clinical trial to treat the most aggressive brain tumour has opened at the Velindre Cancer Centre. It will investigate whether combining cannabinoids and chemotherapy can help extend the lives of people diagnosed with recurrent glioblastoma.

Introducing the MYMR Prostate Tracker: This is a really positive development which will enable Prostate Cancer patients to self-manage and to make contact with a relevant health care professional.

Celebrating a first for the Trust!: Becky Bowey, who works at Velindre Cancer Centre Outpatients Department, has become Velindre University NHS Trust’s first Assistant Practitioner, having advanced from being a Healthcare Support Worker to a Trainee Assistant Practitioner.

'Talking Spaces' sessions at Maggie's: An opportunity to meet with other patients for confidential off-the-record conversations about some difficult aspects of cancer and treatment.

Have you come to the end of your cancer treatment?: Recovering from cancer is not just about healing your body, it is also about healing your mind. Find out more about our upcoming Managing Fears about Future Health – Therapy Groups.

Velindre librarian named in top 125 list for next generation of specialist leaders: Anne Cleves, our Assistant Library Manager and Assistant Information Specialist, has received the special recognition from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).

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