You're not written off when living with secondary cancer... you can still live brightly

Inspirational mum Eilidh launches annual Beatson walk

- EMYLIE HOWIE

A Renfrewshire mum is set to tackle Off the Beatson Track once again while living with cancer.

Eilidh Wilson is preparing to take part in the event on Sunday, August 24, while continuing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

The 49-year-old was first diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2018 and says taking part in the charity's flagship 10k walk brings her joy and a sense of connection to the Beatson Cancer Charity community.

"Off the Beatson Track means everything to me," said Eilidh.

"From the moment I started radiotherapy back in 2018, I have felt like part of The Beatson family. Every nurse, every volunteer, even the physicists and pharmacy team - they have all played a part in helping me stay alive.

"I will never stop being grateful."

Following her diagnosis, Eilidh, from Kilmacolm, has had a lumpectomy, 19 rounds of radiotherapy and five years of hormone therapy.

In November 2023, she was told her cancer had returned and was now secondary. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy every two weeks but is determined to keep showing up for herself and others.