A year ago today, Ellen was first admitted to Addenbrookes. What a year it has been! After 110 nights in hospital, 7 operations, 22 general anaesthetics, 20+ blood transfusions, 30+ platelet transfusions, 9 rounds of chemotherapy, 14 rounds of radiotherapy, countless courses of IV antibiotics, a bone marrow transplant, 80+ injections and 6 weeks of a completely novel treatment, we are still standing! We certainly wouldn't be if it was not for the huge support of our family and friends to whom we are eternally grateful. However, the real star is Ellen. She has amazed us every step of the way with her tenacity, stoicism and good humour. We cherish each day that we spend with her.
We thought "braves" were indigenous to North America. Ellen, you have made us realise there is one in Cambridge, England!
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