Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life
Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life is a documentary on Channel 4. Join the Super Surgeons at the Royal Marsden Hospital as they attempt pioneering treatments to help patients with cancers that other doctors can't treat. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2025.
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1:05:00Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life
Ex-navy pilot Rich has a huge 16cm tumour running from his jaw to his heart. Meanwhile, nearly all the organs in Tracy's pelvis need removal to combat her stage four bowel cancer. (S2 Ep2)
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1:00:00The series that goes behind the scenes at world-leading cancer hospital Royal Marsden, where aspiring midwife Anthea has a difficult tumour that could lead to arm amputation. (S2 Ep1)
Series 1
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1:05:00At The Royal Marsden, Will needs a new windpipe due to throat cancer. And a rare tumour means all of Melissa's reproductive system must be removed if she's to survive. (S1 Ep3/3)
1:05:00Peter has a fast-growing tumour and needs throat reconstruction to save his life. Janet's pancreatic cancer is wrapped around a vital vein - can the growth be removed? (S1 Ep2/3)
1:05:00Behind the scenes at the world-leading Royal Marsden Hospital, as surgeons attempt pioneering cancer treatments, including a high-risk bid to save a woman's voice box. (S1 Ep1/3)
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1:05:00Fitness fanatic Jonathan requires pioneering robotic surgery for a rare melanoma. And ex-postie Dave needs a vascular tumour removed from around his left kidney. (S2 Ep4/4)
1:00:00Lauren, who's 30, has endured a rare cancer called myxoid-liposarcoma since she was eight. Can a new surgery fix it and finally allow Lauren to get on with her life? (S2 Ep3/4)