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I was diagnosed with rare blood cancer – what my sisters did next saved me

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I was diagnosed with rare blood cancer – what my sisters did next saved me

Sisters tend to have a close bond, but for Lesley Maston the ties are stronger than most because without the help of both her siblings, she might not have been alive today. “We’ve always been very close, but I never let them forget how grateful I am – it’s thanks to them that I’m still … Read more

‘Cancer slashed my income by £1,300 a month – patients shouldn’t be penalised’

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‘Cancer slashed my income by £1,300 a month – patients shouldn’t be penalised’

Mphango had just started a new job when she was diagnosed (Image: Humphrey Nemar) Mphango Simwaka was bursting with excitement when she moved to London and started a new job as an associate consultant in late 2022. But a shock cancer diagnosis derailed the 25-year-old’s plans. Within weeks, her monthly income plummeted from £1,700 to … Read more