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New Velindre Cancer Centre reaches major milestone as access for our digital team begins

The new Velindre Cancer Centre project has reached a major milestone with the Trust gaining access to the first areas of our new home

A year of progress, a future of possibility | CCRP annual conference 2026

On Wednesday 16 September 2026, Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP) hosted its first annual conference since it's official launch in 2025, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students and partners from across the cancer research community for a day of collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking.

World Cancer Research Day 2026: Celebrating the research changing cancer care

This World Cancer Research Day, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible research taking place across Velindre and celebrating the patients, researchers and staff who are helping to shape the future of cancer care.

Images from the art exhibition are hung in white frames on a wall in a hospital corridor.
Images from the art exhibition are hung in white frames on a wall in a hospital corridor.
Memories from 70 years of Velindre featured in new art exhibition

The exhibition in Cardiff has been created in partnership with the Arts in Health programme to explore the special people, places, and moments that have shaped Velindre over the decades. It forms part of the anniversary campaign, Proud of our past, excited for our future.

6,000 patient visits and counting | Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit marks successful first year

The milestone reflects Velindre Cancer Service's ongoing commitment to delivering world-class cancer care closer to home, ensuring more patients can access timely treatment in their local communities while benefiting from the highest standards of specialist care.

Barry man's cheek swab helps stranger in need 3,000 miles away

When Kevin Tam was scrolling through social media, one interaction started a journey which led to a life being saved thousands of miles away.

Professor Tom Crosby OBE stands on the pitch at the Principality Stadium. He is wearing a suit, smiling and happy.
Professor Tom Crosby OBE stands on the pitch at the Principality Stadium. He is wearing a suit, smiling and happy.
Professor Tom Crosby OBE

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Professor Tom Crosby OBE, a much-loved colleague and highly respected Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Velindre Cancer Service

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