Michael John Peckham FMedSci FRCP FRCS FRCR FRCPath (2 August 1935 – 13 August 2021)[1][2] was a British oncologist and artist. As a cancer physician he is best known for his contribution to the treatment of testicular cancer. His paintings were first exhibited in 1962 and he showed in numerous mixed and solo exhibitions.[3]
He was born in Panteg, Monmouthshire, read Natural Sciences at St Catharine's College, Cambridge and qualified as a doctor from UCL Medical School. He was called up for military service and spent two years as a captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was married to Catherine Peckham,[4] daughter of Alexander King.
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