Be safe but remember to be kind too

£25 STAR LETTER

Life changed last year when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m proud I managed to complete the six sessions of chemo and 15 sessions of radiotherapy but I’m bitter that I spent most of last year “shielding” from everyone in case I couldn’t complete my treatment, only to have to do the same again this year.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis makes you re-evaluate your life and that’s one of the few good things to come out of a devastating experience. I don’t stress about silly things any more and, corny as it may sound, I do now try to enjoy my life and make every day count.

I also pay tribute to the hard work and kindness of staff at Ninewells Hospital who helped me through. A year on from my diagnosis, I just try to be positive about the future.

For most people, lockdown was an inconvenience, a pain, a blip. Spare a thought for those of us whose future is uncertain.

Please think about others. Stay safe and remember to be kind.

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