Breast Cancer
General secretary makes first public appearance since being diagnosed with breast cancer six months ago.
An American cancer survivor has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times in a row. Sarah Thomas, 37, completed the feat of endurance at 6:30 on Tuesday 17th September 2019 after more than 54 hours of swimming in strong tides and a year after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
The 37-year-old, who completed treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer last year, covered almost 134 miles.
The broadcaster was off screen for six months as she underwent treatment for the disease.
"It doesn’t matter your age, gender or race."
I'm 44, and the effects of my cancer treatment mean I'd be happy never to have sex again.
June 17, 2009 was a normal day, warm and cloudy. I remember putting on jeans and my lucky jacket. I remember failing to eat a piece of toast. I remember being told: "You have breast cancer."
"The risk increases even at low levels of drinking."
She had kept news of her condition private.
Just like every other challenge and illness, Mike faced this one head-on with absolute optimism.