James Whale talks to Steve Wright (in the Afternoon) on BBC Radio 2
1 June 2006
James Whale joined friend and fellow DJ Steve Wright for his afternoon show to talk about the launch of the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer.
James was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2000. Concerned about the presence of blood in his urine James visited his Doctor who detected a tumour the size of a small football on his left kidney. The tumour was removed and thankfully James made a full recovery, however, his experience highlighted the lack of awareness surrounding the disease.
Over 16 people a day are diagnosed with kidney cancer, a disease which claims more lives each year than road traffic accidents. James realised that statistics like this meant his story was far from unique and subsequently decided to take action to increase awareness and raise funds for research and treatment facilities.
The James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer has some high profile supporters including Nicholas Owen, a fellow survivor of the disease, and Pete Waterman – pop impresario. If you would like to offer your support, make a donation or inquire about how to fundraise please visit www.jameswhalefund.org.
