David Poppitt – The History and Development of Cancer Treatment at the Christie Hospital in Manchester

Event type:	u3a Monthly Meeting
Date:	Wednesday 13th May 2026
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue:	Dronfield Civic Hall
Organiser:	Chair

The Christie is the largest single site in Europe for the research and clinical study of all aspects of cancer. Its history mirrors the development of modern treatment procedures for over 100 years. David is a retired Medical Oncologist, having worked at the Christie for over 30 years. His talk will focus on the history and development of cancer treatment at the Christie.

Tickets will go on sale at this meeting for the trip to Whitby on 15th July. Any remaining tickets for the trip to Port Sunlight on 16th June will also be available.

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