'I had stage four cancer at 14, now I'm a doctor'
Summary
Ellie Waters-Barnes, diagnosed with aggressive cancer at age 14, has graduated as a doctor from Keele University. Her experience with cancer and treatment inspired her to study medicine and gave her a deeper understanding of what patients go through.Key Facts
- Ellie was diagnosed with stage four alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer, in 2015.
- She underwent 18 months of treatment including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Treatment side effects caused early menopause and other ongoing health challenges.
- Despite these challenges, she focused on studying and earned good grades during school.
- Watching medical documentaries after treatment sparked her interest in medicine.
- She aims to help patients during their vulnerable times, inspired by her own care experience.
- Ellie graduated from Keele University and will work at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
- She describes her cancer experience as a "superpower" that helps her understand patients better.
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