St John & St Elizabeth Hospital partner with Icon Cancer Centre to expand cancer care in London

London’s leading independent charitable hospital partners with Icon Cancer Centre to deliver a purpose-built cancer centre in St John’s Wood

We are delighted to announce that St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre are partnering  to deliver a purpose-built cancer centre at our St John’s Wood location, expanding access to specialist cancer services within London.

The new centre will bring together advanced precision radiotherapy technology, specialist cancer expertise and co-ordinated care in one location, complementing the hospital’s existing services and support networks.

For almost 170 years, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has delivered patient-centred care to communities across London. The partnership builds on this legacy while supporting the hospital’s continued development of complex care services.

Construction is expected to begin shortly, with the centre on track to welcome its first patients in 2027.

Integrated cancer care in one location

Across the UK, one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and around half of all cancer patients are expected to require radiotherapy as part of their treatment.
Radiotherapy can involve daily treatment over several weeks, meaning proximity, continuity and access can play an important role in the patient experience.

The new centre is designed to expand availability of integrated cancer care on-site, supporting a more timely and convenient patient experience.

Equipped with a full suite of precision radiotherapy technologies, the centre will be among a small number of sites in the UK to offer this level of advanced, integrated treatment capability.

Responding to growing demand for cancer treatment

Our CEO Simon James said the partnership marks an important next chapter for the hospital and the communities it serves.

“We are proud to partner with Icon Cancer Centre to deliver this new purpose-built cancer care centre at St John’s Wood,” Mr James said.

“The partnership strengthens our cancer services and supports a more integrated treatment experience, bringing diagnostics, treatment and ongoing care together in one trusted hospital setting. It reflects our commitment to expanding high-quality specialist services while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.”

Further details relating to clinical capability and technology specifications will be shared as planning and construction progress.

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