I thought ringing the bell would finally draw a line under cancer. Instead my final treatment was cancelled because I’d already had it, then COVID stopped me ringing the bell anyway. When I eventually made it to Derry I realised finishing treatment is not the same as finishing cancer. Two years on I’m still figuring it all out.

The urgency of the previous six months had gone, but I wasn’t ok. I was still undergoing targeted treatment but emotionally and physically I was exhausted. I was struggling to pick up the pieces and eventually I had to admit I needed help. Through it all Bella was there keeping me going.