
Jonathan Clough's Brain Tumour Treatment
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To all of our friends, family, and the kind people we've met along the way.
This is the hardest thing that we have ever had to write, and not something that we ever imagined having to. For many of you, this might also be the first time you’re hearing about what we’ve been going through, and we’re sorry we weren’t able to share this before now.
For those who already knew: thank you. Your support has kept us going through these life changing and difficult times. But now, we find ourselves in a place where we need to urgently ask for help on a much larger scale.
In March 2024, Jonathan was excited about a promising interview for a new show — a role that would take him to Alaska. Having been an integral part of the teams on Strictly Come Dancing, Gogglebox, The Apprentice and MasterChef, he’s never been afraid of a challenge. Bringing joy and happiness to people through the shows he works on has always been so important to him.
But two hours later, he collapsed with a seizure and was rushed to A&E. Two months after that, the results of an MRI brought our world crashing down. Our brilliant Jonathan, at only 35 years old, was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma — an extremely aggressive and incurable brain cancer.
Everything then happened shockingly quickly (making us frighteningly aware of the severity of his situation). Within two days, he underwent major surgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible. What followed was an intensive six weeks of double chemo and radiotherapy, followed by a further six months of chemotherapy.
For a while, we had hope. His scans showed the treatment was working, keeping the tumour stable. We dared to dream we’d fight this for a while.
But now, our worst fears have come true. The latest scans show regrowth and new activity. This new activity is considered inoperable.
The NHS’s care and support has been incredible, but we are now left with very few options. Brain cancer receives a fraction of the funding compared with other forms of cancer; one of the reasons research is slow to progress and treatment hasn’t changed in 20 years. We are now in the process of exploring trials that are happening, hoping that we can find one that Jonathan is eligible for and will be accepted onto.
Alongside this, we urgently need access to private treatments, specialists, and medications. We are doing everything we can to give Jonathan more time — time to be with our children, time for them to have their Daddy by their side. He’s desperate to see our daughter start school this September, see her first Nativity and just to enjoy watching his children grow.
But these treatments are frighteningly expensive.
We’ve uprooted our lives, moving from London to Wigan to be closer to family for support. We left our jobs and lost our income, focusing entirely on getting Jonathan the care he needs and being together through this.
The cost of appointments, treatments and medications (as well as travel and accommodation) is overwhelming. Which is why we have reluctantly set up this page.
We need help. We have no other choice.
Any support you can offer will open doors to life-extending options here in the UK and possibly abroad. And buy us more time.
We know it’s hard for everyone at the moment. Believe us when we say that we’re only asking for this help from anyone in a position to do so. We know that isn’t everyone and no matter how close you are to us we will not feel offended if this isn’t the help you can offer.
Thank you for reading, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any help you can give — whether through donations, sharing our story, or simply keeping us in your thoughts.
Love,
Jonathan & Tracy xx
[I have set this page up on behalf of Jonathan and Tracy. All raised funds are going directly to them for Jonathan's treatment and any other expenses his treatment may incur. I set this page up at their request. Sammy]
Co-organizers (3)

Sammy Swainsbury
Organizer
England
Tracy Martin
Beneficiary
Lisa Swainsbury
Co-organizer