Ex-Ipswich Chairman's Cancer Scare: Don't Delay!

Former Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks has shared his personal battle with bowel cancer, diagnosed in February of this year. The 73-year-old revealed he delayed taking a home test kit for months, a decision he now regrets and feels led to a more complicated treatment. He recently underwent a six-hour surgery to remove a tumour and is now facing chemotherapy, which he described as a setback, but remains determined to overcome the illness.

Sheepshanks' experience highlights the importance of timely screening. The NHS provides bowel cancer test kits to individuals aged 50 to 74, automatically mailed to those registered with a GP. He emphasized that early detection could have made his treatment less intensive. Support has come from former Town manager George Burley, who recently recovered from pancreatic cancer and offered encouragement to Sheepshanks, a testament to the power of shared experience and resilience.