MICHAEL FEELS ON TOP OF WORLD AFTER BEATING CANCER

38-year-old completes incredible endurance challenge following gruelling stomach cancer treatment

- IAN BUNTING

Michael Gallacher, 38, was diagnosed with the illness in October 2023 and following eight rounds of chemotherapy and a total gastrectomy-the complete removal of his stomach - he was given the all-clear in May last year.

Michael tackled one of Scotland's toughest one-day endurance events - a four-mile kayak, 51-mile cycle, and climb of Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe - to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity.

Michael said: "When I was first diagnosed, I was terrified - but determined.

"I had an incredible medical team around me, from surgeons and oncologists to the nurses and physios, and they got me through the hardest moments.

"The team at the Beatson were amazing. From the moment I walked through the doors, fear became hope. It never felt like a hospital - it felt human.