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Collage of images of patients. First image features Clinical Nurse Specialist with a male patient, second is a female nurse preparing a patient for chemotherapy, and the last image is of a female patient being prepared for radiotherapy.

Patient stories

In their own words our patients share their cancer experience. Their stories cover the journey from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. While everyone's  experience is different, they hope that by sharing their stories they will help others who will find themselves going through a similar thing.

  1. Headshot photo of Chris Caswell
    Chris Caswell
  2. Photo of Debbie Bailey outside in her garden with a dog.
    Debbie Bailey
  3. Picture of Richard Barnes.
    Richard Barnes
  4. Photo of Tony Wootton say next to a scanner
    Tony Wootton
  5. Upper body Photo of Zoe Richardson
    Zoe Richardson
  6. Picture of patient Neil who underwent surgery in December 2021.
    Neil

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