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Team SCTS tackle the London-Brighton Cycle Ride!

SCTS tackle their first London - Brighton Cycle Ride on Sunday 14th September 2025- riding to advance patient care and power cardiothoracic surgery. Back our riders - Team SCTS! SCTS - London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2025 Dear... Read more

16 Aug 2025

ANTHONY CHAMBERS

Remembering Anthony

ANTHONY CHAMBERS Consultant surgeon   Remembering Anthony  I am right now stunned and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Mr Anthony Chambers, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in Edinburgh. Anthony was not only... Read more

12 Aug 2025

From the President's Desk

On the Road to Recovery and Transformation

Last week in the operating theatre, I faced a particularly complex lung cancer case following chemo-immunotherapy. The scarring and tissue changes made every step a challenge. Faced with the choice between lobectomy, sleeve lobectomy, or... Read more

4 Aug 2025

From the President's Desk

As talks break down, we now face another period of industrial action by resident doctors. We respect their legal and moral right to strike. At the same time, all of us on both sides of the line must remain committed to ensuring that patient... Read more

25 Jul 2025

From the President's Desk

The first thing I want to ask SCTS members to do is look at your diaries and consider joining the London to Brighton Cycle Ride as part of the SCTS team. This event is a wonderful opportunity to raise the visibility of our Society, champion the... Read more

18 Jul 2025