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Sophie Brownson

Mum diagnosed with terminal cancer after trip to Turkey for dental treatment vows to make memories in 2023

A Consett mum who was given just a 25% chance of survival after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in Turkey has said she wakes up each day and feels "lucky to be alive".

Lisa Robinson was in Antalya for dental work in June 2022 when she collapsed and was taken to hospital. The 44-year-old was told she had a brain tumour and a bleed on the brain, and underwent emergency surgery.

Against all odds, the courageous mum-of-two amazed medics at the Anadolu Hastanesi Hospital when she pulled through. However, after returning to the UK, Lisa received the devastating news that she had terminal cancer.

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