I was 37 when the surgeon told me I had brain cancer

By Cydonee Mardon
Updated August 25 2017 - 2:20pm, first published August 21 2017 - 5:30pm
Fit to fight: Cydonee Mardon boxes for stress relief, and because she can. She trains under highly regarded boxing coach Bill Corbett.
Fit to fight: Cydonee Mardon boxes for stress relief, and because she can. She trains under highly regarded boxing coach Bill Corbett.

Mercury deputy editor Cydonee Mardon cringes at the thought of being labelled a cancer victim or cancer survivor. She explains why she would prefer to focus on what she can conquer post diagnosis.

Cyd at home in the ring. Photo: Adam McLean
Cyd at home in the ring. Photo: Adam McLean

The C-word I find absolutely offensive. 

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