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125 years ago on 8th November 1895 – x-radiation (or x-rays) were discovered by the German mechanical engineer and physicist Wilhelm Roentgen. Since 2012, radiographers across the globe have honoured Roentgen’s discovery by celebrating World Radiography Day on the 8th November every year. Here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre we have around 170 radiographers working across our specialist cancer hospitals.

After a short break, we're back with more volunteers! Our volunteers play a vital role here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and are an extension of our expert team of staff, enhancing the experience of our patients and their families. Lauryn is a third-year medicinal chemistry student at the University of Liverpool and assists patients navigate around the hospital,

Patients attending the Marina Dalglish Unit at Aintree University Hospital need to be aware of changes affecting the main entrance and drop-off area from Monday 2nd November.

Two radiographers, who treat cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, have shaved their heads in support of a colleague who herself is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia.

The End of Treatment Bell is a familiar sight in many hospital wards, rung by patients finishing treatment. But at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, the bell has taken on new meaning thanks to a patient.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Week, we introduce you to our Clatterbridge in the Community Team who provide treatment to breast cancer patients in their homes and workplaces.

The NHS in Liverpool is encouraging people to continue using health services when they need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. People with symptoms that could be cancer should contact their GP.

We know this is a worrying time for people in the region and we want to reassure you that we are taking every step to keep patients safe during their treatment and ongoing care with us. The Government has recently announced they will be writing to people who may be at particularly high risk in line with new Local COVID Alert Levels with guidance to help support you take protective actions in your everyday life, while retaining as much normality as possible.