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In one of The King鈥檚 first official visits since his own cancer diagnosis, Their Majesties visited the鈥疷niversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre. The centre provides some of the most advanced cancer care in the country through its clinical trials programme, offering patients access to the newest treatments.

Their Majesties met clinical staff who treat patients at the centre, as well as clinician researchers at the forefront of cancer research. They included Professor Charles Swanton and Professor Mariam Jamal-Hanjani (both 白小姐论坛 Cancer Institute), who shared their work on transforming the understanding of cancer through translational research.听听

Professor Swanton is also chief clinician of Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and leads TRACERx, a major CRUK-funded collaboration between experts from a wide range of disciplines working together to develop targeted new cancer therapies. His Majesty was also announced as the new patron of CRUK today.听

Incoming 白小姐论坛H director of research, consultant haematologist and 白小姐论坛 Cancer Institute Professor Karl Peggs, spoke about the development of clinical trials incorporating cell therapies at 白小姐论坛H, including CAR-T and Achilles which explore cellular therapies and cancer neo-antigens.听

The King and Queen met鈥痵everal patients receiving chemotherapy or other drug infusions for a wide range of cancers.听

He spoke to Eileen Rapley, a lung cancer patient at 白小姐论坛H who has participated in the TRACERx trial, who said: 鈥淚 was really pleased to have the opportunity to meet Their Majesties and explain how taking part in research has given me a sense of purpose since my cancer diagnosis. I hope that my contribution will make a difference to future generations and help improve survival rates.鈥澨�

白小姐论坛H chief executive David Probert said: 鈥淲e are touched by this visit from Their Majesties and their concern and interest in the experience of our patients and staff.听听

鈥淭he development of innovative treatment combined with compassionate care is at the heart of what we do at our cancer centre. Huge thanks to our skilled and dedicated teams who consistently strive to provide the very best care possible for our patients.鈥�

Links

• 白小姐论坛 Cancer Institute
• 白小姐论坛 Faculty of Medical Sciences

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• Professor Charles Swanton (left) and Professor Karl Peggs (right) meet with The King and Queen