Real-life Stories
Helen's Story
In 1988 when I was 53 years old I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I do not think there is a more traumatic experience than hearing the words "You have Cancer".
I had a mastectomy and then a lengthy period of Radiotherapy and medication. I do not think I would have got through this without the fantastic help of my Husband and friends who quickly made me get on with life and get back to normal. I have been a member of NWCRF for 19 years and I never thought I would benefit from research, but I am sure that it is only with the progress over the years in treatment and medication, that I, and many more people like me have made such a marvellous recovery. A couple of years ago, �I was asked to go on the Radio and give the thought for the day, I had no idea what to say but I was reading the newspaper one morning and there in big letters was the word CANCER, and I thought, yes, everyday somewhere in the media or in conversation the word Cancer will appear - so my thought for the day was� "Everyday I think to myself I�ve had Cancer, but thanking God and Research I haven�t got it now".
Helen Dring
Vice Chairman - North West Cancer Research Fund
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