07/05/2026
Following last night’s powerful episode of Surgeons: At The Edge Of Life, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in bringing such an important and often overlooked subject into the public eye.
A very special thank you to Alastair for the extraordinary courage, honesty and dignity shown in sharing such a deeply personal pe**le cancer journey. By speaking so openly, Alastair has helped shine a light on a disease that many men are still too frightened or embarrassed to talk about, and in doing so will undoubtedly encourage others to seek help earlier.
Our heartfelt thanks also go to the Surgeon CJ Shukla for his outstanding surgical skills, compassion, and dedication to patient care. The programme highlighted not only the complexity of pe**le cancer treatment, but also the humanity, sensitivity, and reassurance that clinicians bring to patients and their families during incredibly difficult times.
Finally, we would like to thank BBC and Dragonfly Film and Television Productions for creating such a factual, respectful, and sensitive portrayal of a condition that is rarely discussed publicly. The care taken in telling this story with honesty and compassion was evident throughout and will play an important role in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging earlier presentation and diagnosis.
Programmes like this genuinely have the power to save lives.
If you would like further information or support on pe**le cancer, please visit www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
