Groundbreaking cancer surgery at The Royal Marsden
At The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity we raise money for The Royal Marsden, to save the lives of people affected by cancer, everywhere.
Donations from people like you help to ensure our surgical teams can perform innovative procedures and conduct world-leading surgical research.
The research that takes place at The Royal Marsden leads to the development of new surgical techniques, and improvements to existing methods that are adopted by surgeons worldwide. This progress changes the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden, across the UK and around the world.
With 1 in 2 people expected to develop cancer during their lifetime, our teams need to to continue to push the boundaries.
This would not be possible without the vital funds raised by our generous supporters.
"The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is invaluable in supporting our work at The Royal Marsden"
Meet Mr Rasheed
Mr Shahnawaz Rasheed, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, specialises in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for colorectal cancers. He is a leader in his field and one of the only surgeons in the UK to perform colorectal surgery using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot.
Mr Rasheed also featured in Super Surgeons, the TV series on Channel 4, where we saw him performing extraordinarily complex and life-changing surgery for his patients.
We spoke to Mr Rasheed about the difference donations to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity are making:
"The Royal Marsden is a pioneering centre for cancer globally. It was the first hospital that was dedicated to cancer anywhere in the world. And over that 175 year history, there have been numerous pioneering inventions that have then spread around the world. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is invaluable in supporting this work at The Royal Marsden."
"We wouldn't be able to do what we do without the funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and its fantastic supporters"
Meet Professor Paleri
Professor Vin Paleri, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon leads a surgical team at The Royal Marsden, operating on complex cases of head and neck cancer.
Professor Vin Paleri featured in ‘Super Surgeons - A Chance at Life' a documentary on Channel 4 where we saw him performing several intricate surgeries. Professor Paleri is an expert in his field and leads a large group of researchers who are looking into pioneering ways to treat and operate on head and neck cancers that will help surgeons across the country improve patients' lives.
Like many surgeons at The Royal Marsden, he has helped develop new surgical techniques that are now used around the world. He has also performed many surgeries that are the first of their kind in the UK.
We spoke to Professor Paleri about the difference donations to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity are making:
“Many of the most complex cases in the UK and beyond are referred to us. We often see patients for a second or third opinion, who have previously been told no further treatment is possible but, at The Royal Marsden, that can change.
“These are unique patients who come in for cancer care. We have to come up with radically new plans to treat them and think outside the box. When it's the last roll of the dice, we must take that chance to give people more time with those they love."
“Please donate today to make a difference to people affected by cancer everywhere.”
“We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and its fantastic supporters. The money raised goes on to deliver life-changing cancer treatments, which translates into massive benefit for the entire population of the UK and around the world.” Professor PaleriYou don’t need to be a patient at The Royal Marsden to benefit from the innovation taking place here. The research and breakthroughs that happen at The Royal Marsden lead to the development of new surgical techniques, and improvements to existing methods that are adopted by surgeons worldwide.
