A CANCER survivor is supporting the appeal for a new centre in Colchester.

Grandad Terry Wilby went to the doctor's suffering from a bad back.

However, it was discovered he was suffering from prostate cancer.

Mr Wilby, 74, who used to Colne Yacht Club in Brightlingsea with his wife, Rowena, as well as Wilby's newsagents in Marks Tey, was treated with tablets and injections and said he had responded well to treatment.

He also agreed to take part in a clinical trial to try to find new treatments.

He said: "Being part of the trial means I had to go to the radiotherapy centre for 30 days in a row.

"While I was there I met people who were also having chemotherapy and they had to trundle from one part of the hospital to another to have treatment.

"The radiotherapy centre is excellent, one of the best in Europe, and the people working there are amazing.

"It makes sense to have cancer treatment in one place so I am trying to raise some money."

Mr Wilby, of Greenhurst Road, Brightlingsea, is staging a night of entertainment to boost the coffers.

It will be held at the Colne Yacht Club on April 11 and will include bands, country music and music from the 50s to the 70s.

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The new cancer centre campaign, which is supported by the Gazette, aims to raise £4.5 million to create a centre which will allow all cancer treatments and support groups to be brought to one place.

So far, more than £700,000 has been donated or pledged but more money is desperately needed.

Tickets for the night of entertainment at the yacht club will cost £15 and anyone wanting one can email Mr Wilby on willex8@hotmail.com.

To give money to the appeal, text GAZE11 £10 to 70070 to donate to the Cancer Centre Campaign (or chose a different amount).

Cheques can be made payable to CoHoC Cancer Centre Campaign and sent to Colchester Hospitals Charity, Villa 10, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL.

Alternatively, go to www.cohoc.org.uk to donate online or join up to a fundraising event.