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Cancer stories

Antonia's story

Antonia Rubio was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was 24 in 2023. Here, for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, she tells us about the difficulties she faced in getting diagnosed, why it’s important to keep advocating for yourself when worried about your health, and the impact of having cancer as a young person.

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Cancer stories

Eilidh's story

Eilidh Mackay was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 14, and then with thyroid cancer when she was 17, which relapsed in 2023. Here, she shares her experiences of having cancer and the impact it had.