Overview

• Simon Bowler has halted his double-drug immunotherapy while he and his oncology team determine the best path forward after severe treatment reactions.
• A GoFundMe campaign launched in May has raised nearly £7,000 to support his recovery and new ventures.
• He intends to channel those funds into a tennis accessories business with proceeds earmarked for Macmillan, the NHS, and mental health charities.
• His melanoma was first flagged when he felt a “strange” head fuzz and became intoxicated after a single glass of wine in October 2023, followed by discovery of a neck lump.
• Previous treatments included surgery at Lister Hospital, Gamma Knife radiotherapy for brain metastases, and immunotherapy that caused violent illness and lasting nerve damage.