Story
Welcome to my story:
In June of 2021, myself and my two brothers, Kieran and Rohan lost our mum to cancer at the age of 42.
Now let me take you back! Mum raised 3 young boys from early 2000s single handedly. She raised us through what can only be described as a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but no matter what she faced she always did it with a smile on her face.
In January 2021 she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer which was quickly deemed terminal and was given a short term prognoses of 6 months. Also known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs), is a rare type of cancer that forms in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. These tumors can be functional, producing hormones that cause specific symptoms, or non-functional, not causing noticeable symptoms until they grow larger.
Mum was a selfless woman who gave everything to always help other people and would always put others first, this is displayed through a variety of things, but specifically:
- Her love for her profession of an occupational therapist.
- Her drive to support her family and friends.
- Making sacrifices to provide the best possible upbringing for her children.
- Her love and affection for frank! 🐶
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Thanks for taking the time to read my journey and hopefully you’ll find pleasure in following my training a progress to complete the 2024 London Marathon!