Rectal Cancer Survivor Welcomes Grandchild

Two years ago, Christine Skinner, a retired professor and nurse from York, faced a rectal cancer diagnosis. Initially questioning if she had acted soon enough, her GP initiated further investigations after she presented with changes in bowel habits. These tests, including a colonoscopy and biopsy, confirmed the diagnosis.

Christine was offered a chance to join a clinical trial supported by Yorkshire Cancer Research, aiming to enhance treatment effectiveness for rectal cancer patients. This trial offered a potential pathway to improved outcomes.

Following her treatment, Christine has been declared cancer-free. She recently celebrated a significant personal milestone, welcoming her third grandchild into the world exactly two years after completing her radiotherapy.