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Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mum given horror cancer diagnosis at routine screening despite displaying no symptoms
Sharon Seery, 52, from Renfrewshire, received an invitation to attend a routine breast screening appointment in the post last year - and was diagnosed with cancer days later A mum has described the moment her life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine screening - even though she hadn't experienced any symptoms. Sharon Seery, from Linwood in Renfrewshire, Scotland got a letter inviting her to a routine breast screening last year. The 52 year old went for the check-up - and was "shocked" to learn that an anomaly had been found in her results. Weeks later, mother-of-one Sharon was called back to the West Scotland Breast Screening Centre in Glasgow for further examination. Not long after, she was diagnosed with Her 2 positive, ER-negative breast cancer – a common type where the cancer cells bind to oestrogen and progesterone hormones. Reflecting on the impact of her diagnosis, she told the Daily Record: "It was a major shock. I remember feeling completely numb. I saw my life flash in front of me, the special moments, my girls being born, my wedding day, family times, my joy when my first grandchild Edan arrived. I tried to look to the future but it felt dark." Sharon battled through eight gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, followed by surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. She then had ten sessions of radiotherapy at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The mum is currently in remission and is recovering well, but will need to take the drug Herceptin every three weeks. In April, she celebrated the birth of her first granddaughter, Aila Beth Seery-Hutchinson. Sharon said: "I've received excellent treatment which has basically saved my life. "There are good days and not so good days. I'm beginning to feel better and starting to embrace the new me. I know there are good things ahead. "Without all the people who get out there and raise money for research in to cancer then things may not have turned out this way. What a difference a year makes.' As Sharon recovered at home last year, she received a surprise video message from her friend, Kate Bain and a 13-strong group from Shevlanes Pub in Springburn had just completed Race for Life Glasgow in Sharon's honour, raising more than £4,000 for Cancer Research UK. Sharon is now encouraging others to sign up to this year's Race for Life in aid of the charity, with a number of dates announced in towns and cities across the UK over the next few months. Sharon said: 'I cried when I received the video message from Kate and team at Race for Life Glasgow last May. 'Cancer can feel like a lonely place. I had gone from swimming three times a week and always being outdoors to losing my hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy, feeling unwell and spending most of my time inside. 'Receiving that message and knowing there were people out there right behind me felt like a massive hug. It was kind and I felt honoured. It still makes me emotional just thinking about it." Lisa Adams from Cancer Research UK said: 'Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but all of us can support the research that will beat it. We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years. 'We'd love for as many people as possible across Scotland and beyond to join us at Race for Life. There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone. Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in."
Edinburgh Live
29-04-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Scottish mum left 'numb' by breast cancer diagnosis despite showing no symptoms
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Scottish mum has revealed how she was diagnosed with breast cancer despite showing no symptoms. Sharon Seery was attending a routine appointment after receiving an invitation through the post for a breast screening. The 52-year-old, from Renfrewshire, said an abnormality was discovered during the test. A few weeks later, the mum-of-one was asked to attend the West Scotland Breast Screening Centre in Glasgow for more tests. She was later diagnosed with Her 2 positive, ER-negative breast cancer - a common type of breast cancer where cancer cells have receptors for estrogen and progesterone, the Daily Record reports. Recounting the experience, Sharon said: 'It was a major shock. I remember feeling completely numb. I saw my life flash in front of me, the special moments, my girls being born, my wedding day, family times, my joy when my first grandchild Edan arrived. I tried to look to the future but it felt dark.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Sharon underwent eight gruelling rounds of chemotherapy followed by surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The brave mum then had ten sessions of radiotherapy at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Currently, she is in remission and is recovering well but she will continue to receive the drug Herceptin every three weeks. In April, she celebrated the birth of her first granddaughter, Aila Beth Seery-Hutchinson. Sharon said: 'I've received excellent treatment which has basically saved my life. 'There are good days and not so good days. I'm beginning to feel better and starting to embrace the new me. I know there are good things ahead. (Image: Cancer Research UK) "Without all the people who get out there and raise money for research in to cancer then things may not have turned out this way. What a difference a year makes.' As Sharon recovered at home last year, she received a surprise video message from her friend, Kate Bain and a 13-strong group from Shevlanes Pub in Springburn had just completed Race for Life Glasgow in Sharon's honour, raising more than £4,000 for Cancer Research UK. As the countdown is on before this year's Race for Life Glasgow, Sharon is encouraging others to sign up. Sharon said: 'I cried when I received the video message from Kate and team at Race for Life Glasgow last May. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'Cancer can feel like a lonely place. I had gone from swimming three times a week and always being outdoors to losing my hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy, feeling unwell and spending most of my time inside. Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK's spokeswoman in Scotland, said: 'Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime*** but all of us can support the research that will beat it. We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years. 'We'd love for as many people as possible across Scotland and beyond to join us at Race for Life. There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone. Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in." To enter, visit
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Mum diagnosed with breast cancer at routine screening despite displaying no symptoms
A mum was diagnosed with breast cancer after attending a routine screening appointment, despite the fact she had no symptoms. Sharon Seery, from Linwood in Renfrewshire , received an invitation to attend a routine breast screening appointment through the post last year. The 52-year-old attended the appointment and an abnormality was discovered in one of her results. A few weeks later, the mum-of-one was asked to attend the West Scotland Breast Screening Centre in Glasgow for more tests. She was later diagnosed with Her 2 positive, ER-negative breast cancer - a common type of breast cancer where cancer cells have receptors for estrogen and progesterone. Recounting the experience , Sharon said: 'It was a major shock. I remember feeling completely numb. I saw my life flash in front of me, the special moments, my girls being born, my wedding day, family times, my joy when my first grandchild Edan arrived. I tried to look to the future but it felt dark.' Sharon underwent eight gruelling rounds of chemotherapy followed by surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The brave mum then had ten sessions of radiotherapy at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Currently, she is in remission and is recovering well but she will continue to receive the drug Herceptin every three weeks. In April, she celebrated the birth of her first granddaughter, Aila Beth Seery-Hutchinson. Sharon said: 'I've received excellent treatment which has basically saved my life . 'There are good days and not so good days. I'm beginning to feel better and starting to embrace the new me. I know there are good things ahead. "Without all the people who get out there and raise money for research in to cancer then things may not have turned out this way. What a difference a year makes.' As Sharon recovered at home last year, she received a surprise video message from her friend, Kate Bain and a 13-strong group from Shevlanes Pub in Springburn had just completed Race for Life Glasgow in Sharon's honour, raising more than £4,000 for Cancer Research UK. As the countdown is on before this year's Race for Life Glasgow , Sharon is encouraging others to sign up. Sharon said: 'I cried when I received the video message from Kate and team at Race for Life Glasgow last May. 'Cancer can feel like a lonely place. I had gone from swimming three times a week and always being outdoors to losing my hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy , feeling unwell and spending most of my time inside. 'Receiving that message and knowing there were people out there right behind me felt like a massive hug. It was kind and I felt honoured. It still makes me emotional just thinking about it." Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK 's spokeswoman in Scotland, said: 'Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime*** but all of us can support the research that will beat it. We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years. 'We'd love for as many people as possible across Scotland and beyond to join us at Race for Life. There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone. Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in." To enter, visit
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Linwood mum urges Buddies to Race for Life as she shares moving cancer journey
A mum who was the inspiration behind a team taking part in Scotland's largest Race for Life event is now clear of cancer. Sharon Seery was recovering at home in Linwood after her third chemotherapy session last year when she received a video message which lifted her heart. Her friend Kate Bain and a 13-strong group from Shevlanes Pub in Springburn had just completed Race for Life Glasgow in Sharon's honour – raising more than £4,000 for Cancer Research UK. They called Sharon to let her know they were thinking of her. Now as the countdown is on before this year's Race for Life Glasgow, Sharon is encouraging people to visit and sign up. Every penny of the cash raised in the 3k and 5k events will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease – to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Sharon knows exactly how vital it is to raise funds for life-saving research. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2024 less than a year after her wedding day. Treatment included Herceptin, a drug which Cancer Research UK-funded scientists played a role in developing. Sharon, 53, said: 'I cried when I received the video message from Kate and team at Race for Life Glasgow last May. 'Cancer can feel like a lonely place. I had gone from swimming three times a week and always being outdoors to losing my hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy, feeling unwell and spending most of my time inside. 'Receiving that message and knowing there were people out there right behind me felt like a massive hug. It was kind and I felt honoured. It still makes me emotional just thinking about it. 'The last year has been hard but I'm grateful to the fantastic Shevie's showstoppers for picking me up when things felt tough.' Sharon's cancer diagnosis was completely unexpected. She had no symptoms when she was invited to a routine breast screening appointment early last year after receiving an invitation through the post. A few weeks later she was asked to attend the West Scotland Breast Screening Centre in Glasgow for more tests. She was later diagnosed with HER2 positive, ER-negative breast cancer. 'It was a major shock,' she said. 'I remember feeling completely numb. I saw my life flash in front of me, the special moments, my girls being born, my wedding day, family times, my joy when my first grandchild Edan arrived. I tried to look to the future but it felt dark.' Sharon says support from her husband Steven, 52, and her daughters Ashleigh, 30, and Bethanie, 27, kept her going through treatment. That has included eight rounds of chemotherapy, followed by surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and then a further 10 sessions of radiotherapy at the Beatson. She will continue to receive the drug Herceptin every three weeks. But she is in remission from cancer, recovering well and now enjoying spending time with her first granddaughter Aila Beth Seery-Hutchinson, who was born earlier this month. Sharon said: 'I've received excellent treatment which has basically saved my life. There are good days and not so good days. I'm beginning to feel better and starting to embrace the new me. I know there are good things ahead. 'Without all the people who get out there and raise money for research in to cancer then things may not have turned out this way. What a difference a year makes.' Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, in partnership with headline sponsor Standard Life, is a series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research. The Glasgow event takes place on Sunday, May 18 at Glasgow Green. Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK's spokeswoman in Scotland, said: 'We are grateful to Sharon and all members of the incredible Shevie's Showstoppers team for supporting Race for Life. 'Sadly, nearly one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime but all of us can support the research that will beat it. 'We're proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. 'Every pound raised supports our life-saving work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years. 'We'd love for as many people as possible across Scotland and beyond to join us at Race for Life. There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone. 'Our events are strictly non-competitive which means everyone can have a go- and love every minute. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can. Lace up and join in. 'Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there is a place for everyone.' Since it began in 1994, more than 10 million people have taken part in Race for Life, contributing millions of pounds towards life-saving research. To sign up, log on to Don't miss the latest Renfrewshire headlines – you can sign up to our free daily newsletter here
