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All about out patients

Keeping cancer at bay Paul Simmonite’s advanced bladder cancer is being kept at bay thanks to a brand new drug being trialled at The Christie.

Paul, whose cancer had spread to his pelvis, liver and a lymph node, has been on the trial since September 2023. He was eligible because his tumours had high levels of a protein that the new drug targets. Since starting on the trial, he’s seen his tumours shrink significantly. The lesions on his liver have more than halved in size and are now so small that they’re hard to see on a scan. “ I would say to anyone, if standard treatment isn’t working for you, then ask about clinical trials, I’m so glad I did. I just let them do what they need to do. I feel well in myself, although I’m very tired. I’m lucky to have the support of my wife, Claire, who runs the business for us on a daily basis.”

Deli owner Paul, a talented cricketer in his youth

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