A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, has re-run the commando test that he took on nearly 25 years ago.
On Monday 29 September, David Birt, from Tavistock, accompanied by his son, Harry (20) and three friends with whom he has deployed on military operations - Andy Burgess, Anaesthetist, Royal Navy, Tony...
A consultant anaesthetist from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, will take on a challenge in a couple of weeks when he re-runs his commando test to raise important funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.
Nearly 25 years ago, David Birt from Tavistock completed the All Arms Commando Course as a Royal Navy doctor. It was the start...