Patient stories

Read stories from real-life Christie patients and see how your support has helped patients through their cancer journey.

A photo of Christie patient Bernadette Smith standing on a cliff.

Bernadette Smith, Christie patient

“Unless you have cancer, you have no concept of how important the extra facilities are.”

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José Sotorrio, Christie patient

“Thanks to [clinical trials], José now has a very good chance that the melanoma will not come back... we can use this blood test in patients as a tool to guide treatment."

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Matt Heywood, Christie supporter and patient

“Everybody will be or has been affected by cancer at least one point in their life, be it directly or indirectly, so let’s help The Christie keep fighting the good fight."

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Rachel Waters, Christie supporter

“It would have been great to have had more time so I could have had more flexibility with a career I loved. It would have also been great to spend more time with family and things I love doing.”

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Mary Dean, Christie patient

“I did the questionnaire from the very beginning of my treatment. It’s great to know the doctors see them before your appointment, so they know what’s going on at that very moment.”

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Nathan Hill, former Christie patient

“The Christie is an amazing charity providing lifesaving care for very sick patients. You never think it will happen to you or your family and without the help and generosity of people, many people wouldn't be given the chance of survival they deserve.”

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Wendy Norcliffe, Christie patient

“You know, without the donations, then you wouldn’t be able to pursue the trials, and try and get new medication to help people with cancer.”

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Kevin Jones, Christie patient

“I would say to anyone who is in a position to donate to this, you’ll never know just how much of a difference you could make to other peoples. lives. So please help if you can.”

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Helen Langan, Christie patient

“Being able to book my own on line blood test at my nearest bloods closer to home service at St Luke's in Winsford gives me even more control.”

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