Meet Ashley

Ashley was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2004 when he was 28.  

Following surgery, Ashley was invited to take part in a clinical trial that CRUK helped to fund to look at ways to reduce the side effects of one particular chemotherapy drug, cisplatin. He is now in remission, but sadly Ashley lost his sister, a triplet, to a brain tumour in 2008. 

Ashley says this has made him more determined than ever to help raise awareness and funds for CRUK. “I want to do whatever I can to beat this condition,” he says. “I hope by taking part in the trial it will help others in my position in the future. I now know how cancer can strike anyone, whatever their situation or circumstances.” 

Ashley has made significant contributions to Cancer Research UK’s fundraising campaigns over the years. Not only did he successfully complete the London Marathon in 2007 but he has spoken at numerous Cancer Research UK fundraising events.  

Thanks to the vital fundraising of our supporters, testicular cancer is one of research’s great success stories.  Today, more than 96% of men are cured compared to less than 70% in the 1970s. Many of these lives have been saved thanks to cisplatin, a drug we helped to develop.