“I saw both of my daughters get married – thanks to a clinical trial” When 58-year-old Nicky was diagnosed with inoperable ovarian cancer, she was told she might only have months to live. Thankfully, she had the opportunity to join a clinical trial at The Royal Marsden.
“I hope our fundraising will help young cancer patients like Courtney in the future” In memory of her late daughter Courtney, who sadly died of a brain tumour in 2022, Kim decided to fundraise for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Dai’s story: “Taking part in research like this is a no brainer” Following surgery to remove melanoma in his foot, Dai, 70, was told his cancer had a high chance of recurring. He has since taken part in pioneering new trials at The Royal Marsden.
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“I never would have associated my breathlessness as a symptom of advanced bowel cancer.” Royal Marsden patient Ben is passionate about raising awareness of bowel cancer and speaks of the importance of research in giving him more time with his loved ones.
“Physical activity is an essential element of care for people with cancer” Physiotherapist Sarah Dewhurst discusses The Royal Marsden’s new physical activity strategy, which is breaking down historical misconceptions of exercise for cancer patients and embedding it into routine cancer care.
“I’ve been treated at The Royal Marsden for over 20 years!” 74-year-old Pauline has been through multiple diagnoses of cancer, recently benefitting from one-to-one prehabilitation and physiotherapy exercise support, which is supported by funding from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Wes’s 40-event fundraising challenge To say thank you for the care his son received at The Royal Marsden, Wes took on an awe-inspiring challenge and so-far has raised over £17,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
“I felt like I was in safe hands” - the Oak Cancer Centre’s new Endoscopy Suite Prostate cancer patient, Michael, became the first person to be treated at the Oak Cancer Centre’s new Endoscopy Suite, built thanks to supporters of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Father and Son Day: Inspiring open dialogue in men’s health ‘Father and Son Day’, a campaign founded by testicular cancer survivors, takes place in June 2025 for the eleventh year. Find out more.
Running the London Marathon for research at The Royal Marsden Jo – a marathon-enthusiast and patient on the TRAK-ER clinical research trial – shares her story and reasons for supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
