Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'
Summary
Caitlin Leggett, a 24-year-old woman from Cardiff, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a serious blood cancer, and given six months to live after the cancer returned. She and her identical twin sister Grace are trying to raise £500,000 to pay for treatment abroad, as current UK options are unlikely to cure her.Key Facts
- Caitlin was first diagnosed with AML in April 2025 after developing a persistent rash.
- She initially went into remission after chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
- The cancer returned multiple times, including once just before a planned transplant.
- Caitlin and Grace only discovered they were identical twins after Caitlin’s diagnosis.
- Because of their identical DNA, Grace cannot donate stem cells to Caitlin.
- They are seeking treatment abroad, probably in the US, which could cost about £500,000.
- Before falling ill, Caitlin planned to join the Army as an intelligence officer.
- Grace quit her job and moved back to Cardiff to support Caitlin during her illness.
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