We are The Christie magazine July 2025 Staff edition

Patient stories

Dean Heinekey

Thirty-five-year-old Dean Heinekey, who lives in Heald Green with his wife Carly and their 11-year-old daughter Florence, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to his liver last August. Dean was referred to The Christie, where he was told that although he could have treatment to extend his life, he wouldn’t be cured. “My treatment is working well for now and that’s what I’m focusing on. I got married to my wife and am enjoying spending time with my family and doing things I love. We’ve also been on a family holiday to Spain which was fantastic.”

“I decided very early on to be positive about it, and that’s made a massive difference. I’m sharing my story so other people like me can see it’s possible to live well with cancer, even when it’s not curable.”

Dean Heinekey

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