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Twin with terminal leukaemia seeks £500,000 for overseas treatment

Twin with terminal leukaemia seeks £500,000 for overseas treatment

9 Haziran 2026BBC News
  • Caitlin Leggett, an identical twin, has been given six months to live due to a recurrence of leukaemia. In a bid to fight the disease, she is raising £500,000 for overseas treatment.
  • The emotional toll of potentially leaving her sister behind is described as 'unthinkable' for Caitlin.
  • Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, and its treatment can vary significantly in availability and efficacy across different countries. Caitlin's fundraising efforts are indicative of a growing trend where patients seek alternative treatments that may not be available in their home co…
  • Caitlin's situation highlights the desperate measures some patients take when faced with terminal diagnoses. The need for substantial fundraising underscores the financial barriers many face in accessing potentially life-saving treatments abroad.
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This article is based on information available at the time of publication and may not reflect the latest developments in Caitlin Leggett's situation.