- Rose Bingham discovered she had cancer after getting splitting headaches
- The 55-year-old has battled her grim diagnosis with bravery and humour
- After barrage of treatments her nine tumours have vanished
- She has seen son graduate and marry in the four years since diagnosis
23:15 EST, 16 April 2014
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04:03 EST, 17 April 2014
Rewriting the medical books: Rose Bingham, with her husband Garry, who is still fighting her illness
Rose Bingham was given just six months to live after being diagnosed with cancer – but four years later she’s still going strong after her nine tumours disappeared.
Rose, of Stockport, Cheshire, was with husband Garry visiting their eldest son Jack, 24, in the States when she was struck down with agonising head pains.
She was given just six months to live after scans found nine tumours on her brain, but after treatment – including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and Herceptin – they almost miraculously disappeared and Rose has enjoyed four years her family feared she’d never see.
Rose, 55, who had a five hour brain operation in December yet was out of hospital two days later, said: ‘This all started four years ago with breast cancer that spread into my brain, but I had no idea I had it in the first place.
‘My advice to anyone who gets the diagnosis is don’t give up and don’t give in to it – you must not knuckle under, you’ve got to fight it.
‘I call my cancer Fred – he was an obnoxious character from my past.
‘When I was diagnosed and given six months my husband Garry burst into tears – I said “what are you crying about? It’s not you that has got itâ€.’
‘I know I have a terminal condition and one day I will go, but I will fight it all the way.
‘I could never just curl up. I’ve still done stuff with my kids and have had birthdays, Christmases and Easters with my family.
‘I’ve lived to see my eldest son Jack married and have had a fantastic holiday over there only last year.
‘When I was first ill I told Jack that I wanted him to get his degree – I didn’t want him squawking his eyes out at my bedside.
‘He was in the second year of his degree at the University of South Carolina and he got his degree, so I flew over on my own for his graduation.
‘That was a great tonic for me and made me so proud, as did our youngest Connor, 19, passing his exams.’
Incredible: Rose Bingham’s brain scan taken in 2010 (left) showing nine tumours, then this year they have all vanished
Her husband Garry, 55, a barber, said: ‘It’s been an emotional rollercoaster.
‘Rose
is a medical miracle and when she was first diagnosed she was so
strong. The original diagnosis was six months and Rose wanted all the
treatments, when they showed us the scan picture that July I thought it
was for someone else.
‘The initial scans showed nine tumours on her brain and then there were none. It was almost a miracle.
Happy times: Mrs Bingham with her son Jack and husband Garry
Birthday celebrations the family never expected to see: Rose with her husband and two boys
Rose and Garry Bingham on a family holiday with their children
‘The doctor asked if he could use the scans from Rose’s brain as the maker of the drug were interested in what had happened as the lesions had “all but goneâ€.’
‘She was so incredibly brave flying over to the U.S. on her own to see Jack’s graduation as I was unable to make the trip with her.
Her consultant oncologist at The Christie Hospital in Manchester, Dr Abbas Chittalia, believes that Rose is an incredible person and an inspiration.
Unexpected: Rose and Garry Bingham celebrating another Christmas
Rose was given just six months to live after scans found nine tumours on her brain, but after treatment – including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and Herceptin – they almost miraculously disappeared
Dr Chittalia said: ‘When I met her for the first time over four years ago, I never thought she would be alive and so well without any neurological deficit four years on from her diagnosis of having multiple brain metastases from her breast cancer.
‘I first saw Rose in January 2010 when she had been transferred over from the USA with multiple brain tumours.
‘We found she also had multiple bone
lesions and a tumour in her breast. The breast cancer was the primary
source and it had spread to her brain.’
Since her diagnosis Rose has had various
treatments, including radiotherapy, surgery to relieve pressure in her
brain, surgery to remove her brain tumour, surgery to her breast and
chemotherapy.
Dr Abbas Chittalia, believes that Rose is an incredible person and an inspiration
Dr Chittalia added: ‘There has been good news and bad news throughout the years, but all along Rose has dealt with the situations with a smiling face and tremendous courage.
‘She has always been very positive and has accepted all the various treatment recommended to her during this time with great courage and determination to do well.
‘I remember clearly her original diagnostic brain scan showed at least nine cancerous deposits in her brain and following a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy with targeted agents, these completely disappeared on a follow up scan six months later. This was incredible to see and an encouraging sign.
‘I wish Rose all the best for the future and hope she has many more years to live. Her case can be an inspiration to others.’
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punch_t,
Santa Pola Spain, Spain,
43 minutes ago
Hooray very good news for a change. I hope she continues to get better and better.
Gary,
Leicester, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Look up the cancer curing properties of Soursop, and just as this lady has done have a positive mental attitude. Cancer is not a death sentence for all
Zoe,
London, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Inspirational!
SudsyS,
Virginia Beach, United States,
1 hour ago
I like these miracle stories!!!!
Allison,
USA,
2 hours ago
Wonderful lady
Madeleine,
Baltimore Md – USA,
2 hours ago
Rose’s courage, optimism and determination are indeed inspiring. She is lucky to have such a caring husband, kids and docter. However, I cannot imagine what could have kept her husband from accompanying her when she flew to N.C. for their eldest son’s graduation. What could have been more important than being tbere for both of them? Only a serious illness would have kept me away — or the death of a close relative.
cynthia55555,
santa maria, United States,
2 hours ago
Way to go Rose!!! As a breast cancer survivor of two plus years, IIIc, YOU GIVE ME COURAGE, AND MAKE ME SMILE.God bless you and your family!xxxo
JesusStrengthLove,
Heaven Awaits, United States,
3 hours ago
Miracles still happen, I hope that Rose enjoys the rest of her years abundantly!
destinie,
bronx, ny,
3 hours ago
I love heartwarming stories xoxoxo god bless
Sound off,
Dallas,
3 hours ago
This is an inspiration as my Mum is being treated in the UK right now for breast cancer. God bless the doctors, nurses, family members, and courageous fighters all!
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