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.
Colin Pritchard
Colin, 77 was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022 and his treatment will continue until September 2025. Colin lived with symptoms for over 7 years before he finally got a diagnostic blood test.
Julia Lawley
Julia was 59 when she found out she had breast cancer at her third routine mammogram in March 2023. She is sharing her story to encourage others to attend theirs.
Phil Christopher
Phil was diagnosed with bowel cancer following a routine screening appointment - and now doesn’t want anyone else to miss any appointment they are invited to.
Lyn’s Story
Lyn is a well-known Shropshire artist. She was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer that was picked up during her mammogram. She shares her story to encourage others to get tested.
Andy’s Story
Andy's prostate cancer diagnosis ultimately left him with severe incontinence and other ongoing health issues. He now wants to raise awareness about the need for more public venues to have bins for men in their facilities.
Mary’s story continues…
Mary Perry was just 27 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Four years later, in a wonderful turn of events, Mary has recently given birth to twins. Here she shares her story with Lingen Davies.