A mum and radio presenter who has been described as "lovely" and "beautiful" has died of cancer.
Cassie James from Southport was given just six months to live in July last year after enduring a long battle with cancer. The mum-of-two was given the devastating news her chemotherapy would be stopped following leg surgery in May 2022.
The 61-year-old was first diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in August 2016 before medics found a lesion in her brain which they think was a result of the breast cancer. Halfway through her breast cancer treatment she was also told she had melanoma on the sole of her foot.
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Following Stereotactic Radiotherapy Surgery to the lesion in her brain, she underwent a gruelling seven rounds of chemotherapy. Cassie had to have bilateral lumpectomies and lymph nodes removed from both armpits and she also had to have a complete hysterectomy.
The melanoma on her foot was removed shortly after going through chemotherapy for her breast cancer, leaving her on crutches for over four months while she then underwent radiation therapy as part of her continued breast cancer treatment. A year after she had the foot melanoma removed she was told that she had melanoma in her groin.
Cassie underwent a groin dissection to have 10 lymph nodes removed. This left her with acute pain from lymphedema. Despite her pain and her challenges, Cassie continued to work as a volunteer radio presenter for Southport's community radio station, Mighty Radio.
Posting on Cassie's Facebook page, her children wrote: "It is with the heaviest heart to be writing this, after a long battle with cancer Mum passed away yesterday evening she was surrounded by her family and without pain at the very end. She is the strongest lady and she put up one hell of a fight even the nurses were amazed with her strength.
"We hope to celebrate her life in a way we know she wanted. Once arrangements have been made we will add a post here and invite you all to celebrate."
ECHO readers took to the comment section to express their sadness at Cassie's death and called her a "lovely beautiful lady".
Susan McEwan Derby said: "She was a lovely beautiful lady in every sense of the word. RIP Cassie."
Ruth Strong said: "Rest in peace god bless you and thank you for your service xx"
Under Cassie's daughter's Facebook post, close family and friends also paid tribute.
Rachel Sanders said: "Incredibly sorry to read this. Your mum was a beacon of laughter and strength for me during a rough patch during the pandemic, and at other times in between, she was an incredible woman and I am deeply privileged to have known her. She touched the lives of so many around her, many of whom she had no idea she was spreading her light to. Wishing her much love and peace and so much love to all her loved ones xx"
Tammy Marlowe said: "So sad to hear this news. Cassie interviewed my son when he was raising money for a local charity and she was a totally inspirational lady that always put her viewers first. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Sending all my love to the family xxxx"
Debs Hughes said: "This is terrible news. I'm so sad to hear this. I had many chats with Cassie over the phone as she interviewed me for Freshfields Animal Rescue. Cassie loved people and animals. Her kindness and love for her local community is legendary. She made a big impression on a lot of people, including me. I am so very sorry for your loss Xxx"
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