Welcome to The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
About
The Royal Marsden Hospital is a centre of excellence renowned for cancer diagnosis and education. It is internationally recognised for its groundbreaking research and use of the very latest cancer treatments and technologies. First established in 1851, the Royal Marsden was the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. It is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, treating more than 50,000 patients each year. Its unique relationship with the Institute of Cancer Research allows quick access to the most up-to-date treatments available. The specialist research centre based at the hospital has the largest drugs trial unit in Europe.
The Royal Marsden offers inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all cancers. Its dedicated staff are highly skilled, and training schemes are run for cancer nurses, oncologists, and GPs. Patients benefit from holistic care programmes from diagnosis through to treatment and recovery or palliative care, with pastoral and psychological care for both patients and relatives.
The hospital has dedicated units for all types of cancer and has specialist facilities for children and young people.
Diagnostic tests offered at the Royal Marsden include:
- CT scans
- Endoscopy
- Genetic testing
- MRI scans
- Pathology
- Ultrasound
- X-rays
- PET scans
- Nuclear Medicine Gamma camera imaging
Treatments include:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Radioisotope therapy
- Supportive therapies such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, and yoga
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