Paula Radcliffe delivers update on teen daughter's cancer battle
ok.co.ukPaula Radcliffe has opened up about her daughter Isla's ordeal with a rare form of cancer and how the now-17 year old is following in her mother's footsteps.The Olympic athlete, 50, is best known as one of Britain's most successful sportspeople - and now she will be commentating for the BBC during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Meanwhile, her daughter Isla, 17, will be working as a volunteer after beating cancer. Four years ago, she was diagnosed with a rare germ cell cancer and after chemotherapy and surgery, she was cured.
Reflecting on her daughter's ordeal, Paula told OK! that it was much more challenging than competing in the Olympics. Read More Related Articles Strictly's Katya Jones says 'it's not about me' as she breaks silence on scandal "“Obviously it was for Isla but also the whole family,” she said. “You learn though what is important in life and it puts everything into perspective.
We were very fortunate as we had a good prognosis, but it really makes you learn how to take everything step by step, trust the process – and the amazing doctors.” In Paris, Isla will be joined by her father Gary Lough, who has been married to Paula for 23 years and with whom she also shares son Raphael, 13. “There is something very special about the Olympics,” she said. “It’s the pinnacle for any athlete and all athletes want to be at the top of their game.
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