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A 29-year-old from Glasgow was shocked to discover her chronic knee pain was actually a rare cancer . Rebekah Laverty suffered with debilitating knee trouble for years and was told in 2019 that she was suffering from an inflammatory condition called bursitis, which causes painful swelling. However, after years of unsuccessful treatments an MRI finally revealed she actually had a 13cm cancerous tumour above her right knee. ‘The type of cancer I have is usually found in the arms, legs or near joints such as the wrist or ankle but it’s so rare I’ve been told a GP will maybe see one case in their whole career – so mine wasn’t picked up,’ she explains. ‘My referrals were also delayed due to Covid. It took until September 2021 for me to be referred for an MRI and get some answers. ‘I received the news that I had this cancer at an appointment that I went to on my own. By then I’d been to countless appointments with no answers so I had no faith that this time would be any … [Read more...] about Woman chooses to have leg amputated after knee pain turns out to be rare cancer

Rachael Bland’s fellow podcasters Deborah James and Lauren Mahon have paid tribute to the 40-year-old. Rachael tragically lost her battle with cancer on 5 September , just days after posting a goodbye message for fans online. The women she worked with on podcast You, Me And The Big C have since spoken out the loss of their ‘courageous’ friend. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mahon said: ‘That woman changed my life, and she changed it for the better. ‘We just bonded immediately. She showed me what it means to be courageous.’ Fellow podcaster James added: ‘I woke up this morning wanting it not to be real. ‘But I also woke up with an amazing sense of pride. ‘My cancer returned recently and she was the first person that I called. ‘She has held my hand. She’s the person that I called at three in the morning. She is incredible.’ The trio made promises that the podcast would continue without Rachael at the mic. Mahon said: ‘It will go on, she was determined. Her … [Read more...] about You, Me And The Big C podcasters pay tribute to Rachael Bland and say show will continue

A BBC radio presenter has said goodbye to her friends and fans after learning she has just days to live. Rachael Bland, who works on BBC Radio 5 Live, shared the devastating news on Twitter. She tweeted: ‘In the words of the legendary Frank S – I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. ‘Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends.’ She added on Instagram: ‘Obviously I cant get round to all of your messages but I’ll do my very best to read them all. #cancer #fucancer #goodbye.’ In the words of the legendary Frank S – I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends. ?? pic.twitter.com/DhMurbqMJz — Rachael Bland (@Rachael_Hodges) September … [Read more...] about BBC radio presenter Rachael Bland tweets ‘goodbye’ as she discovers she has days to live