Our Stories
Cancer patients and their families are at the heart of what we do. Read a selection of inspirational stories from the people we’ve helped and hear from those who volunteer and support our work.
Pete’s Story
New Lingen Davies Trustee Pete Jackson felt ‘something was wrong’ for two years before he received a diagnosis confirming he had tongue cancer. Following a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, he’s now on a journey to find his new normal…
Justine’s Story
Justine attended her first routine mammogram which was clear but two years later in September 2023 found a lump in her left breast. She phoned the GP straight away to get it checked – and it turned out to be cancer.
Adam’s Story
Adam, 52, has been living with thyroid cancer and its affects for the past 10 years. He was diagnosed with stage three thyroid cancer following two years of tests. Unfortunately for Adam the majority of his treatment took place during Covid times but he found the strength to keep going, and would encourage other people to take advantage of any services and support available - particularly those offered by Lingen Davies.
Derek’s Story
Derek, 67, from Bings Heath was diagnosed with grade five prostate cancer in March 2024 after visiting his GP to discuss troubles with his waterworks. Derek was sure something wasn’t ‘quite right’, so he was persistent and continued to visit his GP until a biopsy was done.
Cancer doesn't just affect the body, and recovery is so much more than treatment 💙
The mental impact of a cancer diagnosis can be huge, which is why our new Wellbeing Programme is so important to people in our community living with and beyond!
To showcase why we've invested £100,000 into this programme, we're sharing just some of the positive feedback we've received from attendees 👇
💛 "After 3 years of solitary appointments, chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions due to the pandemic, I finally feel like I am starting to heal."
💛 "Doing the class with other cancer patients was good as I felt less self-conscious about my physical appearance and the fluctuations in my energy levels."
💛 "The sessions made me realise I have been constantly thinking of my diagnosis and not my overall wellbeing. I have been neglecting myself."
You can find out more about our free to access Wellbeing Programme here: bit.ly/4mftHvp
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My brother has just finished 6 weeks treatment with you in shrewsbury, the mental effect it has had on him has been enormous, he's put on such a brave face, but onwards and upwards to better things.
Sending prayers 🙏🙏 My mom is on ivermectin, fenbenzadole and rso oil for her Glioblastoma brain cancer and it's been working positively well since she started the protocol. I advise you looks into this meds I could refer you to the page we ordered from for more information reach out to Zahealz on Facebook page
I suffered from cancer and I was really scared of surgery. But happily for me I was directed to Grandpa David thankgod he used his herbal medicine for cancer to cure me totally, I am glad to tell everyone that I have no single sign of cancer after my last test I have gone for my test 5 times now and still no sign. I am happy to come in contact with this great man. He cures the following diseases too Diabetes 2 ) thyroids 3 ) Hepatitis 4 ) herpes Here is his page 👉https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573690243524
I suffered from cancer and I was really scared of surgery. But happily for me I was directed to Grandpa David thankgod he used his herbal medicine for cancer to cure me totally, I am glad to tell everyone that I have no single sign of cancer after my last test I have gone for my test 5 times now and still no sign. I am happy to come in contact with this great man. He cures the following diseases too Diabetes 2 ) thyroids 3 ) Hepatitis 4 ) herpes Here is his page 👉https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573690243524
Wow, what an event! 😍
Today we’ve been in Telford, Caersws and Shrewsbury hosting not one, not two, but THREE fantastic colour runs as part of our first ever ColourFest.
Thank you to everyone who supported us in our quest to turn the region into one giant rainbow, and to everyone who gave up their Saturday to support this event 💙🌈
All money raised from this event will play a huge role in supporting those in our community who are living with and beyond cancer.
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What an amazing day 👏👏
Such an amazing day 🌈
Rachel Jones you Maisie and macs on the start line 😍
After last paint station in Telford x
Great fun
Jodie Marie Williams
Letisha Clarke
Herbalist Juliette's herbal remedies worked wonders for my fibromyalgia! The pain is gone, and I'm living life again. Highly recommend her!" HERBALIST JULIETTE
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And just like that ColourFest 2025 has officially started 🌈
Our runners have donned their sunglasses and set off on their way around our colour routes at Telford, Caersws and Shrewsbury.
Thanks to the team at Shropshire Live for helping us get everyone warmed up and ready to go in Telford for the first of THREE colour runs!
Which location do you think will get the messiest?
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Pretty colourful in Telford 🌈👏🏻☺️
Pete Jackson and lots of his family came to Telford to support the wonderful work you do. Great fun!
Shrewsbury one was great fun this morning.
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Caersws was a great turnout
Telford was a cold one this morning! Great turn out 🏃♀️🏃🏼🏃🏻♂️ xxx
Shrewsbury lol xx
Last ones to cross the finish line!!🤣
Great morning in Telford 🌈
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