CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
2026 Conference
Where is cancer care today and where is it heading tomorrow?
29th April 2026
Explore the expertise behind the HCA UK Cancer Conference 2026
Access speaker profiles and resources exploring the human impact of cancer care.
These perspectives highlight the role early detection, integrated pathways and continued investment in innovation play in the success of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
You'll also find resources that highlight patient experience, quality of life and the realities influencing people’s ability to remain in, return to, and thrive at work.
Speaker information
Sarah Woolnough
Chief Executive, The King’s Fund
Keynote: State of the nation: cancer update
Professor Charles Swanton
Consultant Oncologist & Clinician Scientist
Deputy Clinical Director & Principal Group Leader, The Francis Crick Institute
Talk: The future of early cancer detection screening technologies
Mr Tom Routledge
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, HCA Healthcare UK
Talk: Robotic surgical innovations in cancer care
Professor Peter Schmid
Consultant Oncologist, HCA Healthcare UK
Talk: Systemic (medical) treatments
Dr John Conibear
Consultant Oncologist, HCA Healthcare UK
Talk: Radiotherapy: The technology revolution
Dr Kathryn Oakland
Medical Director, Clinical Service Lines, HCA Healthcare UK
Talk: Cancer overview and data-driven insights
Dr Jamshed Bomanji
Consultant in Nuclear Medicine, HCA Healthcare UK
Talk: The emerging role of Theranostics & why it matters
Support and guidance for managing cancer
Practical services and expert guidance for those managing cancer care. These resources explore patient experience, quality of life and the realities people face while balancing treatment, recovery and work.
How to support someone living with cancer
Practical guidance on communicating with someone through active listening, empathy and thoughtful conversation. It explores what can help – and what to avoid – when navigating difficult discussions.
Surviving cancer treatment
Insight into the long‑term physical, emotional and practical impacts of cancer treatment, including considerations that can influence wellbeing, independence and working life.
Supporting life after active cancer treatment
Guidance on the emotional and physical adjustment people may experience after cancer treatment, and how those around them can respond with understanding and sensitivity.
Cancer care at HCA UK
An overview of HCA UK’s specialist cancer services, offering personalised, multidisciplinary care with a focus on quality of life at every stage of diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Cancer network at HCA UK
Co-ordinated care through a fully integrated system, designed to manage complexity from early detection through treatment and survivorship.
Patient stories: experiences of cancer care
First-hand experiences from people receiving cancer care, highlighting the personal, emotional and practical challenges that can influence lives inside and outside the workplace.
Preventative and early detection services
Specialist services designed to support organisations in identifying cancer earlier, reducing risk and improving long‑term outcomes for people and workplaces.
Health Screening services
Market-leading, doctor led reAssure health screening packages with customisable options tailored to business need.
GP services
Virtual, in-clinic or on-site GP services designed to complement workplace benefits.
Urgent Care
HCA UK’s Urgent Care Centres provide adults and children fast, walk-in treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, seven days a week.
Upcoming webinar
Women's health: The health issues impacting women’s lives and careers
Women’s health is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Join us virtually on Wednesday 13 May at 12pm, exploring the issues shaping women’s health and careers, from hormonal and reproductive health to cardiovascular risk, signs and support.