Modern patient environments
Through your support we can fund the building of new, world-class facilities and the refurbishment of existing ones to the highest possible standards, so patients are cared for in the most welcoming, dignified and peaceful environments.
Enhancing the wellbeing and recovery of patients in the best environment
The cancer journey can be uncertain and frightening, and we understand the profound effect a welcoming, dignified environment can have on a patient’s experience – from the moment they are diagnosed through treatment and beyond. Your support ensures cancer patients, their friends and loved ones can have the best possible experience during this time.
From the upkeep of beautiful garden areas to the construction of the Oak Cancer Centre, our funding helps create surroundings that best promote patient wellbeing and recovery.
The Oak Cancer Centre
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, partners and fundraisers who supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s £70 million appeal, including a £25 million donation from Oak Foundation, we saw a major milestone reached in June 2023 with the opening of the Oak Cancer Centre by His Royal Highness Prince William, Prince of Wales. The state-of-the art facility enables staff to provide world-class treatment and care to even more patients and save more lives, now and in the future.
With 66 treatment chairs and five side rooms, the Olayan Day Care Unit offers a modern, bright and calming environment for patients receiving chemotherapy and other supportive treatments, while The Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre has enabled the expansion of The Royal Marsden’s early diagnosis service, helping to detect cancer sooner. Using the latest diagnostic technology, staff are able to offer endoscopies, biopsies, tissue sampling and imaging, such as mammography and ultrasound.
“The wonderful team of nurses and staff welcome you with the warmest smiles and deliver exceptional care. Chemotherapy is a hard process, but the Olayan Day Care Unit makes such a big difference."
Sam - patient at The Royal Marsden.
