In our upcoming webinar, our senior associate solicitor Rebecca Brown will be joined by Malcolm Wilson, a consultant from Christie Hospital to discuss cancer care. Our panel will also feature Rebecca’s client, Richard who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022, as well as an expert from Bowel Cancer UK.
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In the webinar, you’ll hear about:
· Recent advances in cancer treatment,
· The issues in cancer care
· Our client’s experience of having bowel cancer
· The support that’s available.
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Our panel will also explore the future of cancer treatment and trials.
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Richard was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022, two years after he first noticed symptoms and visited his GP. Richard will share his story, and the impact that his diagnosis and treatment had on him and his family. He hopes to raise awareness of the signs of cancer and the importance of early diagnosis.
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Despite having cancer, Richard’s currently training to run the London Marathon in 2024. He’s raising money for Bowel Cancer UK, a charity close to his heart, and he’s already  raised over £5000.
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Malcolm Wilson is a medical expert with a specialism in bowel cancer treatment. He’s a consultant colorectal, pelvic and peritoneal oncology surgeon working at Christie Hospital, and will give insight into the advances in treatment.
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Bowel Cancer UK are the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. They’re determined to save lives, and are working towards a future where nobody dies of the disease. Their expert joins us to share their vision and future research strategy.
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- Qualified from London Hospital in 1986. Surgical training largely in the North West.Â
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- Consultant General Surgeon East Cheshire NHS Trust and Stockport Acute Services NHS Trust (Macclesfield District General and Stepping Hill Hospitals) 1998 – 2000
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- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, The Christie and University Hospital South
 Manchester, Wythenshawe NHS Foundation Trusts 2000-2009
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- Consultant Colorectal, Pelvic and Peritoneal Oncology Surgeon from 2009 onwards, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Director for Surgery, Christie Hospital 2006-2014
Lead Clinician for Colorectal Cancer, Christie Hospital 2016-2018
Clinical Lead Peritoneal Tumour Service, Christie Hospital 2019-2021
Honorary Senior Lecturer, Dept of Medicine, University of Manchester
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- Medico-legal practice since 2008. Act as an expert witness in cases involving: -
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Assessment and surgical treatment of colorectal, appendiceal, peritoneal and anal tumours and intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas.
Management of complex pelvic malignancy of non-colorectal origin.
Management of complex benign intra-abdominal pathology.Â
Post-operative adhesions.
Complex abdominal wall repair.
Sarah is a Partner in the serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell. Sarah specialises in complex cases involving life changing injuries and has a particular expertise in neurotrauma; bringing claims for both adults and children who have suffered a brain injury.
She is accredited as a brain injury specialist by the APIL injury Accreditation Scheme and has close links with Headway having been appointed as a Trustee of Headway East London in 2013.
Sarah is also a committee member for the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London (ABIL) and is keen to raise awareness of acquired brain injury across London and the UK.
Sarah is passionate about rehabilitation and has extensive experience of securing early interim payments so that she can put rehabilitation in place for her clients to ensure that their rehabilitation can start as soon as possible.
