We are The Christie magazine March 2025 Staff edition

Staff stories

All our staff go to tremendous lengths to help each and every one of our patients and, together:

Emily O’Hagan Emily O'Hagan, a former hairdresser, is our wig fitter, supporting patients who lose their hair during chemotherapy treatment.

Emily has now been working at The Christie for around 18 months. “When people come to see me, they can be quite emotional as losing their hair is a very personal thing. I guide them through what we have available, help them choose and show them how to look after it. It can give them a new found confidence during treatment. Most of my clients tend to be women, and it is nice to be able to help them at a vulnerable time. I love “Most of my clients tend to be women, and it is nice to be able to

Sumaira Javed If you’ve ever called The Christie, you’ve probably spoken to Sumaira Javed or someone in her team. She works on our switchboard, taking calls from staff and patients and helping them find the right person to talk to.

it when they come back and see me afterwards looking happier with their new hairstyle.”

help them at a vulnerable time” Emily O'Hagan

Sumaira has worked here for over 30 years and has been in her current role for nearly five years. She and her team deal with thousands of calls every day.

“I love my job. The people I work with are brilliant and I enjoy talking to people on the phones and helping them. Every call is different, and no two days are the same, which I like" Sumaira Javed

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