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Radiotherapy & Tracy

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I have had radiotherapy for breast cancer.

I’m Tracy.

I have had radiotherapy for breast cancer.

What I want to come across is, basically, I’ve faced one of my greatest fears. I’ve worked in healthcare all my life and I’ve supported people with a cancer diagnosis, and it is something that, as healthcare professionals, becomes a big fear.

Being part of this process has been really cathartic. It’s been probably the best therapeutic intervention I’ve had throughout my whole cancer journey. I think it’s been a process of self-discovery which I hope will continue.

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