Stanford Cade | |
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| Born | Stanford Kadinsky 22 March 1895 Dwinsk, Russian Empire |
| Died | 19 September 1973 (aged 78) |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | Westminster Hospital Medical School |
| Known for | The combined use of surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgery |
| Institutions | Westminster Hospital, Mount Vernon Hospital |
Sir Stanford Cade (formerly Kadinsky), KBE, CB (22 March 1895 – 19 September 1973) was a British surgeon of Russian origin, who pioneered the combined use of surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer in England. He was born in what was then the Russian Empire, educated in Antwerp, and started his medical training in Brussels. His training was interrupted by the First World War, and he was evacuated to England. Cade's medical education continued at Westminster Hospital Medical School, and following qualification he did various jobs at Westminster Hospital, finally being appointed consultant surgeon. He pioneered the combined use of radium or X rays in the treatment of cancer. During the Second World War, Cade was a member of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. In addition to his medical work, he also advised on improvements in the design of the cockpits of fighter planes, for which he was awarded a knighthood. After the war, Cade's work led to him gaining several honours and appointments. Cade wrote two books on the treatment of cancer.