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Actor, Shalisha James Davis was just 28 years old when she heard the devastating words ‘you have a rare cancer – mucinous ovarian cancer’. Now three years on and currently cancer free, she steps away from the dramatic storylines of stage and screen to share her own real-life story and connects with others, who, like her have faced a life changing diagnosis. Still figuring out how to move forward following her diagnosis, Shalisha wants to know how they have navigated their way to a fulfilling life.

The series explores the undeniable realities of living with a life changing or life limiting condition, but there’s also humour, lightness and inspiring stories of saying “yes’ to life.

Episode 1. Shalisha meets 33-year-old Meg who was diagnosed with Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, a lung disease that occurs when the immune system overreacts to inhaled substances causing inflammation in the lungs. It’s a progressive and incurable lung disease, but she’s determined to live her best life and help others to do the same.

Episode 2. Shalisha meets Anna from Wrexham, who just before her 18th birthday was diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic and inflammatory condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body often causing immense damage and debilitating pain. The condition has had a devastating impact on Anna, but it’s driven her to advocate for women’s health.

Episode 3. Shalisha meets Sophie from Pembrokeshire. She was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a child, with a prognosis she may not live beyond 30, but Sophie has embraced life and taken on challenges many wouldn’t dream of, and now at age 32 she’s aiming to be the first person with Cystic Fibrosis to row across the Atlantic.

If you've been affected by any of the topics or issues in these programmes for more information go to:

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Asthma + Lung UK
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

Endometriosis UK
www.endometriosis-uk.org

Menstrual Health Project
https://menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust
www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk

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