After more than 60 years of incredible dedication to improving cancer care across Doncaster and the surrounding region, the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust (DCDT) has closed as a registered charity, but its legacy continues to shine.
Founded in 1972, DCDT became Doncaster’s oldest local cancer charity, funding over 80 pieces of frontline cancer equipment, contributing millions of pounds towards life-saving facilities and medical expertise, and playing a key role in building and upgrading St John’s Hospice. All of this was achieved entirely by volunteers, supported by the generosity of local people, businesses, and organisations united in their commitment to better cancer care.
Today, the legacy of DCDT proudly lives on through the Cancer Detection Fund within the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity. This fund ensures continued investment in vital equipment and innovation to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment across our community.
Our dedicated trustees will continue as ambassadors for the Cancer Detection Fund, championing the cause and helping to secure the donations and partnerships that keep DCDT’s spirit alive. Together, we remain committed to building on decades of achievement, ensuring that the people of Doncaster continue to benefit from world-class cancer services for generations to come.
Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust (DCDT) was launched in 1972 by our founder, the late Jeannette Fish, with the aim to purchase front-line equipment to diagnose and treat cancer for the inhabitants of Doncaster
February – DCDT successfully raises £500,000 for a much needed second CT scanner at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI)
Construction starts on the new CT scanning suite at DRI, which will house the new CT scanner
April – Launch of our prostate cancer appeal to buy a £150,000 biopsy machine for DRI’s Urology Department
Thank you to these great organisations and individuals supporting DCDT…