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Specialist NHS Library & Knowledge service for all staff and students based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We also maintain the Christie Research Repository: https://christie.openrepository.com/ #christieresearchers
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Hi! 📚 We are the Christie Library & Knowledge Services based on The Christie Withington site in Manchester. We provide expert information and knowledge services to all Christie staff, Christie-associated staff, and students currently on placement with us 📚
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From 2017 until Oct. 1, 2025, sponsors have submitted around 50 INDs seeking to begin clinical testing of individualized antisense oligonucleotides.
FDA Braces for Growing Demand to Test Individualized, Mutation-Specific Therapies
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Head and Neck Cancer is becoming more common nowadays - especially in some parts of Merseyside and Cheshire.
Head and Neck Cancer survivor Adrian Taylor speaks about what to watch for with the disease and how you can cut your risk.
youtu.be/0YpMk6ZJluI?...
#mouthcanceractionmonth
What you need to know about Head and Neck Cancer
YouTube video by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance
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November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🚨 Health Inequality: People with a learning disability face a higher cancer risk (esp. before 50) but get less investigation & treatment, leading to a poorer prognosis. We must close this urgent care gap.

Read the full NIHR research study: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...
Study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities
People in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before age 50 , according to a study by researchers from The University of Manchester and The ChristieNHS Foundati...
www.manchester.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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This article is quietly and forensically furious at the bluster and the lies. Lord knows I'd love to forget about covid but we mustn't - the lessons from this are too important for next time - and there will be a next time.
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."

My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.

Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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We’re funding teams to lay the foundations for discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society.

Our Genomics in Context Awards are open now.

Read on to find out more about the call ⤵️
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Bispecifics and T cell engagers are transforming care for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors! Join our free webinar Dec. 17 to gain practical strategies for managing toxicities from these modalities and improve patient care. View more: https://ow.ly/gUIq50XwRuI
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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'Racism won’t go away. However, I now know how to protect my health, wellbeing, and worth. I surround myself with allies – people who see me, support me, and stand with me. And I encourage others to do the same.'

Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
Breaking Through The Fog: A Black Leader’s Journey Through The NHS
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her NHS career over three decades, navigating challenges, speaking up and rising to a Chief Nursing Officer role.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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It's National Tree Week this week. What better time to order your fully funded NHS Forest trees? We have lots of choice and can supply healthcare sites in England, Wales and Scotland this year.
https://nhsforest.org/green-your-site/tree-planting/
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Huge thanks to our International Advisory Board for two days of critical evaluation! Their expertise is crucial in shaping the future direction of the MCRC. We're excited to implement their insights.

Special thanks to Prof David Jaffray for a thought-provoking lecture on deploying AI in healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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New open-access article in Supportive Care in Cancer: From supportive care to strategic intervention: toward a multidisciplinary approach to cutaneous adverse events in cancer treatment

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#SuppOnc
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Calling all GPs serving deprived populations and Health Inequalities Leads in Greater Manchester: Join us for the Greater Manchester Inclusive Research Network (GM IRN) for a GP and Researcher Collaboration Event.

🔗 Book your free place here: bit.ly/47VUUy0
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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We spoke to Prof. Omer Aziz, Colorectal Surgeon at the Christie, who provided a recap on his session on perineal defects, a colorectal surgeon's perspective 👇

#perinealstudyday #cancereducation
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We caught up with Mr Patrick Shenjere straight after his presentation on pathology of the perineal area.

This session explored why close interactions between pathology and clinical teams matters.

#perinealstudyday #cancereducation
November 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Today we are hosting our Perineal Reconstruction Study with a wealth of incredible presenters from the specialism. So far this morning we’ve heard from:
Chair, Mr Damir Kosutic
Prof Omar Aziz
Miss Maija Kolehmainen
And Mr Patrick Shenjere, with six speakers still to come.

#perineal #cancer
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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An investigator-developed drug has shown preclinical efficacy and is worth testing in clinical trials in aggressive breast and other cancers, experts say.
UCSD Researchers Want Pharma to Take Another Chance at FZD7-Targeted ADC
www.precisionmedicineonline.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Our clinical partner @manchester.ac.uk is hosting an event on 12-13 March 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates to share the latest advances in melanoma research and explore ways to improve patient outcomes.

Learn more: sites.manchester.ac.uk/from-lab-to-...
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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In this MASCC Short Talk, Prof. Raymond Chan shares some key highlights of the work presented at #MASCC25 around patient navigation. Watch now: vimeo.com/1138959256?s...

#SuppOnc
MASCC Short Talks: Prof. Raymond Chan
This is "MASCC Short Talks: Prof. Raymond Chan" by MASCC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A new drug for improving the experience of patients receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer has now entered a clinical trial.

Doctors hope the drug, known as VP-002, will allow for lower doses of chemotherapy, reducing its side effects and improving patient experience.
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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We’re thrilled to partner with Channel 4 on ‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ - a new series which is shining a light on three trailblazing scientists taking on cancer, and explores how their work is changing patients’ lives right now. 👇 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Our academics co-authored the #HealthforWealth report, which reveals that the relationship between health and productivity has become stronger over the last 7 years, placing a huge financial burden on the economy & stagnating possible productivity growth.

bit.ly/44g9UV9
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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🔬 Join the next Digital Health Equity Seminar on Wed 10th December, 1–2pm (Zoom).

🔗 Find Zoom details & recordings of past seminars here: bit.ly/4lYG65z
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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The Men's Health Strategy is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. We support action to address health inequalities men can face, and believe the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England is an opportunity to improve cancer services for everyone. cruk.ink/48kSGbA
Men's Health Strategy for England
Details the government’s 10-year vision for men's health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England.
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🚨 New Podcast alert!
Public misunderstanding & impact on care with @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
✅The episode explores public misunderstanding of terminology around death, dying & Advance Care Planning
🎧 speakforme.co.uk/podcast-epis...
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social

#AdvanceCarePlanning
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Better use of technology, the transition from analogue to digital, and greater innovation are at the heart of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.

But what are the potential benefits - and risks?

Watch or listen to our event 📺🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-te...
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM