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• New precision medicine study for patients with cancer in the biliary tract

  A new study at UCLH and UCL aims to extend survival for some patients with cancer in the biliary tract by treating them with therapies specifically tailored to the genetic profile of their tumour.

• UCLH coordinates cancer care for north and east London patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

  UCLH is managing one of the three cancer hubs across London, so that during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic cancer surgery is available for patients with the most immediate needs.

• UCLH patient thanks amazing staff after recovering from COVID-19

  One of our patients who is recovering from COVID-19 has been appearing across national media as she recounts her story and thanks the staff who saved her life.

• Covid-19 vaccine: Common stroke symptoms must be ‘urgently evaluated’

  UCLH and UCL neurologists have published the first clinical observations of patients who experienced an ischaemic stroke, the most common form of stroke, following an Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.

• Sarah, Duchess of York and Their Royal Highnesses Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie meet young people with cancer at UCLH

  In a joint public appearance, the trio, who are Honorary Patrons of Teenage Cancer Trust, visited the ward to meet young patients and thank staff for their work.

• UCLH creating a toolkit to make more clinical trials open to young people

  A new research project spearheaded by the CCTU at UCLH is trying to make more places on clinical trials available to young cancer patients aged between 16 and 24 years.

• Study reveals limitations of drug proposed for lung cancer treatment

  Researchers at UCLH and UCL have completed the first and only randomised trial to explore a new approach to treating aggressive lung cancer.

• Peer review shines spotlight on collaborative excellence and challenges at the Red Cell Network HCC

  Every five years, a national Peer Review process casts a supportive but critical eye over red cell services across the UK.

• Covid-19 NHS vaccination centre opens at London’s Business Design Centre

  London’s Business Design Centre opens its doors this week as a large- scale COVID-19 vaccination facility.

• Cancer immunotherapy treatment

  This page is for patients receiving steroids for immunotherapy toxicity.