'A couple of years ago I lost my mum to a terrible disease - I want to make a difference'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA scientist who lost his mum to cancer has spoken out about how his loss pushes him to continue to search for new treatments and ways to prevent the disease.
Dominic Rothwell, 53, is the Deputy Director at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre in Manchester, working alongside other dedicated scientists to move towards a world where everyone can live 'longer, better lives free from the fear of the disease'.
Yet, for Dominic, he has an extra push motivating his work. In 2020, Dominic sadly lost his mum Margaret to colorectal cancer, aged 74.
He noted how cancer had begun to 'affect his life more' as he got older, with people in his life being diagnosed with the disease. READ MORE: Kersal Dale murder victim, 67, is named and pictured after human remains found Dominic, who lives in Hazel Grove, said: "Cancer has started to affect my life more the older I have become.
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