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The Princess of Wales visits The Christie

The Princess of Wales visited The Christie on Thursday 4 June 2026 to learn more about the healing power of holistic therapies, alongside clinical care, for people living with and beyond cancer.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 60,000 patients a year. It is the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre, meeting high international standards in all aspects of cancer care, including treatment, research and education. The Trust serves a

touch, hypnotherapy and creative visualisation. These can help alleviate symptoms common with diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including stress, mild to moderate depression, fear, worry and anxiety induced nausea. The Christie also has drop-in art classes, a wellbeing garden and a chaplaincy service. The Christie Charity funds the art room and complementary therapy, which are services above and beyond what the NHS provides. The Princess began her visit to The Christie’s Withington site by visiting the Oak Road Treatment Centre, to meet with staff and patients currently undergoing chemotherapy. She talked to members of the spiritual care team and patients benefitting from this service. Patients receiving complementary therapy were on hand to share their stories.

population of 3.2 million people from Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. The Christie is renowned for its offering of complementary and holistic therapies, all free of charge, to patients and carers alike. As an integrated part of the service, The Christie provides therapies including massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture/ acupressure, reflexology, therapeutic

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