A Buxton GP and dad has launched a gofundme page to help cover the costs of new immunotherapy treatment in Germany and to allow him time off work to recover and not be under a financial burden as well.

Huw McCandless has already raised £72,500 of the £150,000 he needs via the online donation page.

The 39-year-old said: “I've spent my life caring for others as a GP - a career I have loved.

“My ultimate goal is to stay alive for as long as possible and cherish every moment with my loved ones.”

Buxton GP Huw Candless has a brain tumour and is asking for help cover new life extending treatment costs.

placeholder image — Buxton GP Huw Candless has a brain tumour and is asking for help cover new life extending treatment costs.

Huw, from Disley, is a dad to three-year-old Jacob and husband to Laura he says he is also a son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend to wonderful people who have been there for me through the best and hardest times in my life.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumour after having a seizure on Boxing Day 2019. After eight hours of awake surgery - which means he was conscious throughout the operation - followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the tumour remained stable for several years and he was able to return to living life and the job that he genuinely loves, being a GP.

He said: “Unfortunately, the tumour returned, requiring further awake surgery and different types of chemotherapy treatment, but now the chemotherapy has stopped working. The tumour is growing again.

“I am now facing further surgery followed by radiotherapy. Whilst I am relieved that surgery is still an option, the reality of awake surgery means it is incredibly painful and frightening, as well as being risky and uncertain.”

Alongside this, Huw has met with a clinic in Germany who offer a new immunotherapy treatment that is not available in the UK.

They plan to use tissue sample from his upcoming surgery to manufacture a personalised vaccine to target my cancer.

He said: “Although it's not been clinically trialled in the UK there is evidence that this modern treatment can be effective in slowing tumour growth, hopefully giving me precious extra time.”

Huw and his family have raised over £15,000 for Brain Tumour Research and The Christie Cancer Charity and he even completed the Manchester half marathon in June 2026 while on chemotherapy.

He said: “I am now asking for fundraising to help me through this next difficult phase. I will need to take time off work while having and recovering from the brain surgery, putting more financial pressure on my family.

“We have already had to sell our forever home, downsizing to reduce this pressure as much as possible.”

He explains any funds raised will be used in helping support him and his family, both by gaining access to this expensive life-extending treatment and providing greater financial stability for Jacob’s future.

The cost of the treatment alone is €90,000. On top of this he also needs to think about travelling to and from Germany for treatment.

“In the event I am unable to travel then the fundraising will contribute to my care and Jacob's future, giving me some much needed peace of mind about when I am no longer here.”

Huw, who works at Stewart Medical Centre, added: “It has taken a lot for me to agree to reach out but now is the time for action.”

Donate via https://www.gofundme.com/f/huws-your-daddy