Any reluctance that Rodianne Camilleri had about donating blood flew out of the window when she realised blood played an important part in her mother’s recovery from cancer.
Her mother Michelle was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer aged 49, following a routine screening. She signed up for the annual check-ups when she was aged 45, in response to the Pink October campaign, an international health drive organised every year by major breast cancer charities.
Following her diagnoses, her treatment regime included six cycles of chemotherapy, 15 courses of radiotherapy and two bags of blood.
“The first year was tough. It took a while until the news sunk in, but I kept my three children in mind, and the thought of seeing them settle down helped me pull through,” the 53-year-old, who is still receiving preventive treatment, told the Times of Malta.
She now encourages her own daughters to keep their health in check, while one of her twin daughters Rodianne meanwhile feels more determined to become a regular donor.
“I experienced first-hand the need of blood to help cancer survivors keep up their fight. There are no words to describe the satisfaction you feel when you realise that…
