Velindre Cancer Service

Shwmae! 👋 Providing a bilingual service to our patients and their families is more than a choice, it can be a clinical need. If you would prefer to read our posts in Welsh, you can also follow ‘Canolfan Ganser Felindre.' ➡️ @CG_Felindre

📢The Medicines at Home service delivers your cancer-related medication directly to your home. If you use this service, we’d greatly value your feedback to help us monitor performance and identify opportunities to make it even better: ow.ly/vqo750Wushq

🎉 We are delighted to share that, as of June 2025, the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit is open and operational - increasing our service's capacity to deliver radiotherapy treatments by 20%. 📽 youtu.be/D7R4dWgftaQ

💚 We publish our Wall of Thanks once a month to show our staff the messages of support from patients. Do you have something special to share with our staff? Comment below! 💬

💊 Last week, we were delighted to welcome colleagues from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Pharmacy Team for a day of innovation, insight, and professional exchange. Read more about the visit: 🔗 velindre.nhs.wales/news/latest-ne…

💚Yesterday, we welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles MS, to the site of our new Velindre Cancer Centre. Read more about the visit: 🔗 velindre.nhs.wales/new-velindre-c…

🎨 As part of @velindre's Arts in Health programme, this mural was painted by the incredibly talented Phil Cheater to signpost patients and visitors to our garden area. We hope this pop of colour can brighten your day 🌷 Read more about the Mural: 🔗 velindre.nhs.wales/news/latest-ne…

🚨 Are you a cancer survivor who’s lived longer than expected with glioblastoma, small cell lung cancer, or metastatic pancreatic cancer? Help researchers uncover what makes long-term survival possible. 🧬 📧 Contact: [email protected]

🟡 What Should Staff Badges Look Like? We’re exploring ways to improve our name badges to address barriers and inequalities for patients with visual and cognitive impairments. 💬 Please take a minute to share your thoughts in our quick survey: forms.office.com/e/KG3ptjDMGg

🌟 Have you defied the odds in your cancer journey? Velindre Cancer Service is part of the global Rosalind Study, seeking individuals who’ve lived longer than expected with certain types of cancer. 📧 Contact: [email protected]

Dr Sahar Iqbal, one of our consultant clinical oncologists, is leading an international research study looking for cancer survivors who have lived significantly longer than expected with certain types of cancer. Read more 🔗 ⤵️ velindre.nhs.wales/news/latest-ne…

🚨 Have you survived cancer against the odds? An international research initiative is looking for cancer survivors who have lived significantly longer than expected with certain types of cancer. 📩 If you think you may be eligible, please email: 📧 [email protected]

🧬 We’re proud to launch the Rosalind Study in Wales! This international research initiative is searching for cancer survivors who have beaten the odds and lived longer than expected Read more 🔗 ⤵️ velindre.nhs.wales/news/latest-ne…

❗📣 Registration closing date tomorrow! We are seeking patients & carers to share their experiences on the use of video consultations. 💚 Join our Focus Group 📅 Thursday 19 June, 4.30pm 📍 Velindre Cancer Centre, CF14 2TL 📩 Get involved: [email protected]

📣 Velindre Cancer Service is seeking patients and carers to share their experiences on the use of video consultations. 💚 Join our Focus Group! 📅 Thursday 19 June, 4.30pm 📍 Velindre Cancer Centre, CF14 2TL 📩 Get involved: [email protected]

Congratulations to @VelindreCS & @cardiffuni on the discovery of a new drug treatment for people with incurable breast cancer. The new treatment will double people's life expectancy & is now available on the NHS in Wales & England Grateful to have Velindre here in Cardiff North

💬 Elaine, a retired social worker, is a familiar face around the hospital. She is always bubbly, bright, and willing to help. On Day 3 of #Volunteers Week, we would like to thank our Meet and Greet volunteers for creating such a warm and welcoming environment for our patients💚

💙 On Day 2 of #VolunteersWeek, we’re shining the spotlight on Senga – a previous patient who came back to volunteer at Velindre. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make. Find out how you can engage with us: 🔗 velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecs/eng…

We have a new reception in Outpatients! 👋 The new desk at Velindre Cancer Centre will be staffed by our friendly team of receptionists and an outpatient booking clerk, and will improve patient experience and increase seating capacity in the waiting area.