Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition
Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enough Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer who has a rare, inoperable form of brain cancer, is calling for the government to do more to help people with the condition. “I grew up representing my country, and I want to see my country supporting me back,” he said. Continue reading...
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Archie Goodburn, a British swimmer who has a rare form of brain cancer. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The GuardianView image in fullscreenArchie Goodburn, a British swimmer who has a rare form of brain cancer. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The GuardianCancerChampion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with conditionBreakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enoughIsaaq TomkinsTue 16 Jun 2026 04.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleArchie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer who has a rare, inoperable form of brain cancer, is calling for the government to do more to help people with the condition.“I grew up representing my country, and I want to see my country supporting me back,” he…
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