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Victoria Derbyshire’s Cancer Journey | Leeds News

Victoria Derbyshire opens up about her harrowing battle with breast cancer, diagnosed in 2015 just a year after her sister Claire died from the same disease. Facing a high genetic risk, she underwent a preventative double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and 30 radiotherapy sessions — all while coping with devastating hair loss and the emotional toll of losing loved ones. She found unexpected strength through exercise, which helped manage treatment pain, and later paid heartfelt tribute to Sir Alex Younger, her friend and former MI6 chief, who died at 62 from cancer. Her story is a powerful…

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