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Jillian Maclean stands outside Velindre Cancer Centre.
Jillian Maclean stands outside Velindre Cancer Centre.
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.

Two people are sat down, with one using a tablet device.
Two people are sat down, with one using a tablet device.
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.

Becky holds her certificate.
Becky holds her certificate.
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.

The Maggie
The Maggie
'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.

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