'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer

Trish Blake, a woman diagnosed with aggressive glioblastoma, is marking three years since her initial terminal prognosis of 15 to 18 months. She shares her story to encourage others facing similar health challenges to remain active and grateful for everyday moments.
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The story provides a human-interest perspective on living with terminal illness and the importance of mental resilience in medical recovery.
Trish Blake at Spanish Point, Co Clare. Picture: Eamon Ward
The article is a personal narrative focused on the subject's experience with cancer.
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