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The Union family's story | Giving back to Velindre

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.

New Velindre Cancer Centre showcased at European Healthcare Design conference

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.

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A woman is sat in a dark room.
Behind every C. diff case is a person

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.

Velindre teams celebrate treble | National recognition at Moondance Cancer Awards

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.

"Without you, I wouldn't be here", Crash survivor urges others to donate blood after needing 100 transfusions

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.

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A building with sculptures in front of it.
Thinking Ahead Programme

If you have a diagnosis of incurable cancer and would like to attend any of these sessions, please come along.

Velindre University NHS Trust, Unit 2,Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QZ
Tel: 029 2019 6161 

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