James Catlow

"Clatterbridge provided the best care throughout my treatment journey, keeping my spirits up during some very difficult times."

A huge thank you to the amazing James who’s signed up to our BBQ celebrations this May!

James was treated at Clatterbridge after being diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in May 2018. Ewings Sarcoma is a rare primary bone cancer growing from James’ rib. James said “it was such a frightening and traumatic time. But walking into Clatterbridge, along with my family and girlfriend, we immediately felt some hope, positivity and reassurance on meeting my oncologist Dr Ali, and the nursing team.”

There were so many staff involved in my treatment along the way. Staff overseeing my treatment, scanning me, performing routine tests, delivering my chemo, going to the shop, or support needed. And all of them showed such care and understanding. They made every effort to make the process as bearable as possible, with plenty of humour along the way!”

Over the course of 15 months, James underwent 14 cycles of chemotherapy, staying as an inpatient on our Teenage and Young Adult Unit. He also flew out to Jacksonville, Florida for pioneering proton beam therapy and radiotherapy. The final stage of James’ treatment concluded with a 7 hour operation to remove his bottom 3 ribs.

James said; “Clatterbridge provided the best care throughout my treatment journey. Their dedicated staff are always so cheerful, positive and upbeat, keeping my spirits up during some very difficult times. It is a very special place and I will always be grateful to them. I am doing really well since recovering. I am closely monitored. But I have returned to work, began playing tennis and going walking. It’s nice to have some normality again. My experiences as a patient have inspired me to give back in any way possible, so my family and girlfriend and I are happy to be supporting the Clatterbridge Charity’s Big Birthday BBQ this May.”

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Emma Rodgers

The Clatterbridge Fairy was specially created by our Charity Patron, internationally acclaimed sculptor, Emma Rodgers.

We asked Emma to share why she's supporting our Fairy Appeal:
"I have been a Patron of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity for 14 years now, as my mum is cared for there. They are incredible with her and getting the 'all clear' was a wonderful moment. They've done more for me than I can ever do for them, so creating the Fairy seems a small thing, really.

And this year I will be dedicating my Fairy to Professor Myint and the Team at Clatterbridge love from Emma, Milly, Annie and family."