A 19-YEAR-OLD student will share her story of cancer survival at the first March On Cancer event in Newcastle this weekend.
Lilli Broadbent feared she may lose her leg when she was diagnosed with bone cancer aged 13. Now she is ready to stand tall as she takes part in the sponsored night time walk, and has urged others across the region to join her.
After being diagnosed in March 2008, Miss Broadbent immediately underwent 11 weeks of chemotherapy and a nine-hour operation to remove the tumour from her leg. She was given the all clear in December 2008.
“It’s thanks to research and treatment I’m still here today and that my leg was saved,” Miss Broadbent said.
“For me, sharing my story is really important. I hope to show that there is life after cancer.”
Lisa Millett, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for the North-East, said: “We are delighted that Lilli is gearing up to March On Cancer this weekend.
“By supporting the event, people can provide the money needed to develop more effective treatments to save more lives.”
The march takes place on Saturday, and begins at 7.30pm at Baltic Square. People can sign up at standuptocancer.org.uk, or can register and join the event on the night.
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