About Gilly Kicks Cancer
Hi, I’m Gilly.
I am an Academic Coach in the Sixth Form at Loughborough college and love my job supporting, coaching and nurturing the students I tutor. I am an active supporter of mental health awareness and author of the book Head Heart and Hipbones. I love hiking, literature, writing and adventures to new places. I can often be found hanging out in Shepshed, Loughborough, and Beeston, Nottingham.. I have an amazing group of friends, a wonderful boyfriend and a family I love dearly.
Right now I am in the fight of my life to kick cancer down.
Cancer doesn't define me. I believe in the power of determination, hope, and unity. Together, we can conquer this battle and inspire others to never lose hope and faith.
This is going to be a long battle.
In my heart I remain positive and truly believe I can kick cancer. To do this I will be receiving NHS Gold standard treatment, which is radiotherapy and chemotherapy, following brain surgery. However it doesn't stop there. The latest advancements in medical science are showing promising results. This includes targeted therapies and immunotherapy. However, this is only available privately and comes with a hefty price tag. With the support of family, friends, and the kindness of strangers, I believe I can use these experimental medical advancements to kick cancer down, and at the same time contribute to the advancement in medical science.
Gilly, GillyKicksCancer
There's always hope beyond what you see. It's possible not just to survive, but to thrive and to live a healthy, wonderful life again. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.