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The Christie Institute for Cancer Education offers life-enhancing cancer education to healthcare providers internationally. As part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, we believe that better cancer care, starts with better cancer care education.
If you’ve been following us these last few weeks you’ll have seen our first two cohorts of Ukrainian Observers arrive at from @nci_ukraine
Take a look at this news feauture for a closer look at what they have been up to.
@drjonlim.bsky.social
#cancercare #cancereducation #internationaleducation
December 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It's week two of our SCALE project in partnership with @nci_ukraine and we are thrilled to welcome to the Christie today, cohort two of our Ukrainian Observers. Check back during the week for updates on their visit.

#cancereducation #cancercare #internationalpartnerships #internationalobserver
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Its Day 2 for our Ukrainian Observers, with us as part of the SCALE project from the National Cancer Institute, Ukraine and this morning they've been looking at the MR Linac machine and hearing about AI in Radiotherapy.
#cancereducation #cancercare #interantionaleducation #radiotherapy
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We are delighted to have our first cohort of International Observers from the Ukraine National Cancer Institute with us this week as part of the SCALE project, under the ‘International Medical Partnership initiative’ and the ‘UK Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Treaty’. Follow their week with us here.
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“It was a wonderful surprise to be recognised for this achievement.”

Huge congratulations to Laura McNab, winner of the @ukons.bsky.social Presidents Award for her leadership in SACT education. Laura created the SACT Education Network, now supporting 2,400+ educators across 135 Trusts.

#SACT
November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Mr Nigel Mabvuure, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, delivered an insightful session on the PAP flap and shares his reflections on the day 👇

#perinealstudyday #cancereducation
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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
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
Our fourth and final day of #ESMO25! We listened to talks by Consultant & Fellow Alum Melissa Frizziero and Honorary Academic Consultant & Fellowships Specialty Lead for Medical Oncology @drjonlim.bsky.social! We also learned about the various professional development opportunities offered by ESMO 🎓
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#ESMO25 Day 3 has been a huge success, with talks from a number of our Fellow Supervisors, including Dr Andrew Clamp presenting original research on the ICON8B trial. We also caught up with some of our current and previous fellows who have been presenting posters at the conference! 📊
October 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our #ESMO25 Academic Reception hosted alongside @mcrcnews.bsky.social and @petermaccc.bsky.social! It was fantastic to connect with colleagues from across the globe for the third year running and to celebrate all the amazing work everyone is doing 🌏
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This evening, we’re looking forward to our academic reception at Bar 260 hosted in collaboration with the @mcrcnews.bsky.social & @petermaccc.bsky.social. We can’t wait to connect with colleagues from across the Congress in such a delightful spot in Berlin!
October 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Day 2 of #ESMO25 has been fantastic with many Christie speakers.
✨ Highlights include Prof. Corrine Faivre-Finn, Dr Mairead McNamara & Prof. Samra Turajlić. We were also delighted to see Gemma Jones, The Christie’s Lead Nurse for SACT, presenting on eProms in streamlining pre-treatment assessment.
October 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On Day 1 of #ESMO25 we heard from Prof Fiona Thistlethwaite and Dr Matthew Krebs discussing developmental therapeutics. Over 35,000 delegates will be in attendance at the conference this year - we are delighted to be part of such a fantastic community 👏
October 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It’s Day 1 of #ESMO25 in Berlin. Bringing together international healthcare professionals from across med oncology to connect & collaborate to shape the future of cancer research & care. Our International Education team will be bringing you highlights from each day. Stay tuned to find out more!
October 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Dr Jane Ireson, Advanced Clinical Practitioner at the Christie, delivering a session on assessing goals of care for older patients with cancer.

Highlighting the role of communication, frailty assessment and shared decision-making in tailoring treatment for older adults with cancer.

#UKASCC25
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Dr Fabio Gomes, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Christie, is exploring new models of care in geriatric oncology - integrating frailty assessment and personalised plans to improve quality of life and treatment outcomes for older adults with cancer.

#UKASCC25 #supportiveoncology
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It’s the final day of #UKASCC25

Dr Daniel Monnery, Consultant in Palliative Medicine @cccnhs.bsky.social and President of UKASCC, gives an overview of what's ahead for day 3 👇

#supportiveoncology
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Another fantastic day at the UKASCC Supportive Oncology Conference 2025👏

We caught up with Dr Jamie Weaver from the Christie, who shared insights from his session on ambulatory management of Grade 3–4 immunotherapy-related toxicities and to hear his reflections on the day 👇

#UKASCC25
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Dr Jamie Weaver, Acute Oncology Consultant at the Christie, discusses the ambulatory management of Grade 3–4 immune - related toxicities.

Sharing how innovative models of care can improve safety, reduce admissions, and enhance patient outcomes in supportive oncology.

#UKASCC25
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A brilliant Immunobuddies podcast live episode recording with Anna Olsson-Brown and Ricky Frazer reflecting on what they’ve learned and what they wish they’d known about working in immunotherapy.

#UKASCC25 #immunotherapy #podcast
October 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our next session overs IO toxicity, chaired by Dr Maria Serra, Consultant in Clinical Oncology at the Christie.

Exploring the challenges and management of immune-related toxicities - including cardiac, neurological and long-term effects of immunotherapy.

#UKASCC25
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Professor Peter Johnson, National Clinical Director for Cancer at NHS England shares the latest progress in cancer care.

Highlighting the progress in early diagnosis, improving survival, and delivering more equitable, patient-centred care across the NHS.

#SupportiveOncology
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re back for day two of the UKASCC Supportive Oncology Conference 2025!

We have more great sessions, inspiring discussions, and shared expertise ahead - stay tuned for highlights throughout the day 💫

#UKASCC25
October 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM