Des Burns spent three years free from the life-threatening illness, until tragic news that his bladder cancer had returned
Des Burns was first diagnosed with the life-threatening illness back in 2018, shortly before he retired. When blood was found in his urine, he received devastating news of his diagnosis.
"From Easter, everything happened quickly. I had an operation in June at North Manchester General Hospital, and they saved my bladder. Then, I was referred to The Christie in July, starting on my first lot of chemotherapy in August. I also had radiotherapy at The Christie. "My wife Roz has been fantastic throughout and never complains. Even though I have most of my treatment at home, she still ferries me to and from appointments with my consultant and to have blood tests taken. My son and daughter, Andrew and Sinead, have also been very kind and supportive.”
“I don't have to worry about getting stuck in rush hour traffic on my way to the hospital or finding somewhere to park. And I don't get stuck in a long queue in the hospital waiting for treatment. "Having The Christie on my doorstep is fantastic,” added Des. “They have a great system in place. I can book my blood test online at a convenient location in Bury, and they will phone me to check if I am well enough for treatment.
In his spare time, Des enjoys regular visits to a holiday home in Ireland, keeping an immaculate garden, and playing the guitar.
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