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An inspiring Scots dad is taking on the gruelling Tour de France bicycle route inspired by his daughter who was diagnosed with cancer after having a Covid test.
Allan Dickson's daughter Olivia, known as Liv, began suffering discomfort last year during the first coronavirus lockdown in 2020.
Allan and his wife Abigail, 46, initially put it down to either growing pains or the fact Liv had previously dislocated her knee.
It wasn't until the then 12-year-old came down with a fever at school and was sent for a Covid test on November 16 2020 that the real reason behind the pain would be revealed.
The doctor carrying out the test noticed 'signs' that a more serious condition could be behind Liv's symptoms and she was taken to accident and emergency at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to undergo tests.
The family, from Glasgow, were sent home only for Allan to be called hours later.
Liv was rushed back to the hospital where she was given the devastating diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Allan, 54, described the shock diagnosis as 'the worst news any parent could ever hear'.
Speaking to the Daily Record, he said: " It was a bolt out of the blue.
"In the back of my mind, when she was having issues with her joints, I thought maybe there is something there because there's a history with cancer in my family but never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be that diagnosis."
The brave teen would spend the next six weeks in hospital before being released home on Christmas Eve 2020.
13-year-old Liv is just over a year into her two-and-a-half-year treatment plan, which includes chemotherapy sessions every week.
Describing his brave daughter, Allan said: "She’s indomitable, her spirit is incredible. She's a fierce young woman and
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Sarah Palin was spotted dining at a New York restaurant on Wednesday (January 26) after it was revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19 just two days earlier. The 57-year-old former Alaska governor, who is not vaccinated against the coronavirus, ate outdoors with a group of friends at the Italian hot spot Elio’s, making it her second visit to the establishment since Saturday, when she dined indoors without presenting a vaccination card. On Tuesday, she also dined at another eatery called Campagnola, per the Daily Mail. With the two most recent outings, the failed VP candidate appeared to be flouting local health and safety measures, which call for positive coronavirus cases to isolate for at least five days.
Meghan McCain called out Sarah Palin for going out to dinner in New York City just days after testing positive for COVID. The former The View co-host, 37, told Daily Mail on Jan. 27 that Sarah — who was Meghan’s late father John McCain’s running mate during the 2008 presidential election — was “reckless” and “stupid” for her decision. Sarah, 57, reportedly ate at Italian restaurant Elio’s on Saturday (Jan. 22) and sat inside, despite not being vaccinated. She tested positive for COVID on Monday (Jan. 24), but returned to the restaurant two days later (Jan. 26) and ate there again, this time outdoors.
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A Scots woman who has been diagnosed with cancer three times is hoping a clinical trial will prolong her life so she can watch her three young daughters grow up.
his Instagram story.“Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted COVID and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas,” John wrote. “If you have tickets, you’ll be contacted with the new dates really soon.”The two Dallas concerts were set for Tuesday and Wednesday after his Toyota Center performance Sunday in Houston.“It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s been inconvenienced by this but I want to keep myself and my team safe,” he added.”“Fortunately, I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and my symptoms are mild so I’m fully expecting to be able to make the Arkansas shows this weekend,” the singer continued.
Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray has revealed he was diagnosed with cancer.The 65 year old star, who played the hilarious and loveable Mickey Pearce on the Peckham-based comedy series throughout its run, opened up on his health in a heartfelt and lengthy Twitter post designed to help others who might find similar symptoms. His aim was to endorse a government advert urging people to go to the doctor and get checked if they experience unusual pain or other potential symptoms. “Naturally I wanted to keep my own health problems private, but failing to fully endorse this ad would be selfish,” he began his tweet.
A man turned away by his doctor’s surgery and told there was nothing wrong with him was found dead three days later.
A Scots mum has shed an impressive seven stone after she was unable to fit into a rollercoaster ride on her holiday.
A Scots family has been left with nothing after a blaze ripped through their flat and killed their beloved pets.
A Scots mum has been left 'mentally, physically and financially traumatised' following a horror crash on Christmas Eve.
A Scots shopkeeper was rushed to hospital after a frightening attack and attempted robbery on Saturday evening.
A Scots Countdown contestant has gone viral following his chat with Anne Robinson on the show.
An urgent search has been launched for a missing Scots schoolgirl who was last seen on Friday.
Dramatic pictures have shown the aftermath of an alleged 'road rage' incident that left a Scots mum and her daughter 'traumatised'.
A Scots mum-of-four tragically died of Covid-19 after repeatedly postponing the second dose of the Covid vaccine due to recurring illness.