'For someone living with cancer every day, that's a thought that's both scary and comforting.'
A woman who beat bowel cancer is set to swim 15km later this month to support a cause close to her heart.three bowel cancer four years ago, which progressed to stage four in 2021.Maria is now set to take part in the Swim15 fundraising event organised by Bowel Cancer UK.
"Bowel Cancer UK's website had so many resources available, including a forum where people with the same diagnosis as me were able to share their feelings and experiences. "I enjoyed swimming before my diagnosis and I want to do something to help others whilst I am in a position to do so. 15k is a milestone which I aspire to achieve."
She added:"There are treatments which I could now be offered in 2023 to help keep me alive which weren't available in the relatively short time of four years ago.Luke Squires, director of fundraising at Bowel Cancer UK, said the funds raised by Swim15 will help the charity save lives and improve the quality of life of those affected by the disease.
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