News Archive

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

From the President’s Desk

Busy times continue. We are spending a lot of time listening to different stakeholder views on cardiothoracic surgery transformation. Cardiac CRG – Opening New Doors I attended my first meeting of the NHS Cardiac Clinical Reference Group... Read more

14 Jul 2025

From the President’s Desk

20 years since the 7/7 London Bombings

It is 20 years today since that terrible event. I was a senior trainee at St.Thomas’ Hospital in London. It was a dark time when our country changed, but also showed great resilience. I recall the emergency teams, the leadership of my consultants,... Read more

7 Jul 2025