Miranda Filmer

MIRANDA FILMER

4th April 1992 - 10th June 2022

We are saddened to report that our beloved publication manager, Miranda Filmer, passed away on June 10th, aged 30, after a brave battle against Neuroendocrine cancer.

Dealing with advertisers, suppliers and subscribers on a day-to-day basis Miranda played an integral role in the management of Anderson & Co Publishing.

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are thought to be rare. Many have never heard of this cancer, it has been called the ‘Quiet Cancer’ as it presents so late and advanced, NETs currently impact more than 15,000 people in the UK alone.

It can affect anyone, of any gender, and at any age.

For many living with the disease the progression of the cancer is slow, with the tumours taking years to develop; but for some it presents aggressively, it may grow rapidly and spread to other parts of the body, causing debilitating symptoms.

Miranda refused to be defined by her disease, she rode everyday through cycles of chemotherapy and other debilitating treatments. Even as her cancer consumed her body, she continued to work - right up to the end.

Clinicians are yet to understand how people develop NETS, and why it presents so aggressively in some.

At the Royal Free London (RFL), Professor Martyn Caplin DM, FRCP has identified a research project which would address this critical research gap. A global specialist in NETs, Professor Caplin oversees the hospital trust’s Neuroendocrine Tumour Research Unit. 

His multidisciplinary team is committed to improving outcomes for patients through pioneering research, clinical trials, and innovative new therapies. Charitable support is urgently needed to kickstart Professor Caplin’s research programme as NET research is immensely underfunded.

To donate to the appeal, please visit  thebiggive.org.uk and search ‘Neuroendocrine Appeal’.

Or contact Delphine Chalmers - delphine.chalmers@royalfreecharity.org / +44 (0)7943 403887. Reference FILMERAPPEAL