I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
Summary
Maariya Khan, diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21, aimed to walk down the aisle alone on her wedding day. Despite undergoing extensive treatment, including surgery, she achieved her goal three years later with the support of her therapists.Key Facts
- Maariya Khan was diagnosed with alveolar sarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer, at age 21.
- She received treatment, including radiotherapy and surgery, at The Christie hospital in Manchester.
- The surgery involved removing two muscles from her right thigh, reducing her movement.
- Occupational therapist Debra Jones helped her regain independence.
- Maariya invited Jones and physiotherapist Tom Reading to her wedding in 2025.
- Maariya walked down the aisle by herself, fulfilling her goal.
- After treatment, she returned to university to train as an occupational therapist, inspired by her own experience.
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