The Royal Marsden is committed to promoting excellence in cancer research, treatment and education. It is Europe’s largest cancer centre, with 40,000 patients from across the UK and abroad seen at the hospital every year.

Treatment
The Royal Marsden provides extensive inpatient, day care and outpatient services for adults and children with all types of cancer, including common cancers, haematological cancers and rarer forms of the disease. The hospital also offers a full range of specialist services from critical care to rehabilitation and palliative care.

Many clinical staff are leaders in their field and all work as a team with the patient, planning individual care and treatment. This multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care was initiated by the Royal Marsden and has since been adopted by hospitals worldwide.

Research
The Royal Marsden remains at the forefront of cancer research. More than 450 clinical trials are undertaken each year to ensure patients continue to benefit from the latest advances in cancer care.

The hospital recently opened its Drug Development Unit which provides doctors and scientists with a purpose built facility to research the next generation of drugs for adult and childhood cancers. The new unit, funded by the cancer campaign, brings fresh hope to patients as well as the knowledge their involvement serves as a legacy for the future.

Vision
The Royal Marsden strives for excellence and innovation in all its work. It is proud of its history, but equally is committed to ensuring a brighter future for the one in three people diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For more information about the hospital visit
www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk