For John Union, now an Independent Board Member at Velindre University NHS Trust, his personal connection to Velindre began in 2006, when his wife Denise found a lump and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Members of the new Velindre Cancer Centre team highlighted how the project is delivering one of the UK’s most sustainable cancer centres at a prestigious conference.
The Prevent C. diff campaign has been launched by Chief Nursing Officer, Sue Tranka, and Dr Richard Evans, Senior Medical Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer, and shares real stories from people in Wales whose lives have been affected by C. diff.
Taking place every two years, the awards recognise outstanding contributions across the entire cancer pathway. They highlight the innovation helping to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer across Wales.
After a near-fatal car crash, Neath resident Richard Jones lost a significant amount of blood and needed 100 units in total to survive. This National Blood Donor Week (08–14 June 2026), he’s saying thank you to the donors who saved his life and calling on others to give blood with the Welsh Blood Service.
If you have a diagnosis of incurable cancer and would like to attend any of these sessions, please come along.