“The MRI Simulator could have changed my life.” - Mike backs our ‘see it. treat it.’ appeal to transform cancer care

When Mike Brown was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 when he was 67, he began his long cancer treatment journey at Weston Park Cancer Centre.

Mike is encouraging people to support our latest ‘see it. treat it.’ appeal as he says that if the MRI Simulator scanner had been in place at the time of his diagnosis, he could have seen a reduction in his side effects.

"As a former prostate cancer patient who endured 20 exhausting trips for radiotherapy at Weston Park, I have to say the reduction to five trips will make a colossal difference to people’s lives.

“It is a complete game-changer that will ease the burden and lessen the exhaustion of cancer treatment.

“I am still struggling with the side effects of radiotherapy a year on, and the MRI Simulator has the ability to reduce side effects.

“It’s safe to say the MRI Simulator could have changed my life if it was available at the time of my diagnosis.

“The scanner will allow for much greater accuracy in targeting cancer cells whilst sparing healthy tissue. From a personal level and for the benefit of future patients this represents a monumental shift and one massive advantage.”

Join our ‘see it. treat it’ appeal - today!

Our year-long appeal sees us challenged to raise £1.85 million and bring Sheffield its first-ever dedicated MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) simulator - and with your support we can bring this life-saving technology to Weston Park Cancer Centre.

For the one in two people across our region who will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, this revolutionary piece of equipment will transform care - offering far greater precision in how radiotherapy is planned and delivered.

By joining our ‘see it. treat it.’ appeal you will be part of our biggest ever public appeal in our 30-year history - and this is your chance to be a part of something life-changing.

Your donation could help people like Mike receive more precise treatment, fewer side effects, and a faster recovery.

Together, we can bring this life-changing technology to our hospital and improve cancer care for our loved ones.

Let's make a difference - together

Join our 'see it. treat it.' appeal and donate today online or text CANCERAPPEAL followed by your donation amount to 70580 to give that amount. For example, CANCERAPPEAL 10 to donate £10. Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.