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Jan’s story

When Jan Ross from Liverpool was diagnosed with cancer of the bone marrow, she underwent gruelling chemotherapy that left her so tired she could only crawl up her stairs. Two years later, Jan’s cancer was back. “ Thanks to an amazing new drug trialled at The Christie, after just seven months my cancer can’t be detected. There is hope and a new way

Later that same year, Jan joined a clinical trial at The Christie and was started on a new drug developed by researchers here. The drug harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. Since being on it, Jan’s quality of life has improved dramatically.

“The impact of being on this trial is huge. It has changed my life and shows that cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence.” says Jan. Vital clinical trials like this are possible thanks to the generosity of people like you who include a gift in their Will to The Christie Charity.

to have a brilliant quality of life. ”

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