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Cancer Researcher Climbs Everest for Science
13 Sep
Summary
- Dr. Shaunna Burke studies exercise's impact on cancer treatment patients.
- She is the first woman with incurable cancer to summit Mount Everest.
- Her research uses her own body as part of the study.
Dr. Shaunna Burke, a psychologist from Addingham, Bradford, has been recognized with the Fundraising Award for her extensive work in cancer research.
She investigates the benefits of physical exercise for patients undergoing treatment and surgery. Dr. Burke was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2024 and has undergone significant medical procedures.
Her personal journey intertwines with her research; she became the first woman with incurable cancer to successfully summit Mount Everest in April. Macmillan Cancer Support accepted the award on her behalf.
This recognition highlights Dr. Burke's courage, resilience, and inspirational spirit in both her fundraising efforts and her pioneering research.
