Michele was described as an “exceptional” lady who works all hours to care for her patients and their relatives, whilst another nominator said, “I really don't know how Velindre would cope without her.”
This has led to 10,000 fewer outpatient clinic appointments since its inception, creating capacity in the Outpatients Department for more complex patients, new patients and patients receiving scan results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An opportunity to meet with other patients for confidential off-the-record conversations about some difficult aspects of cancer and treatment.