Listen Back: Co Cavan woman shares inspiring cancer journey. A Co Cavan woman; who overcame a cancerous tumour on her throat; shares her story on World Cancer Day to highlight the importance of getting yourself checked.
In 2017 Anne Taylor from Munterconnaught had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour on her throat.
As a result of needing surgery, Anne also lost half of her thyroid; and there was a strong possibility that she would have no voice afterwards.
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Despite this, not only did Anne defy the odds but she has since used her voice to inspire others and spread the message that there's "life after cancer."
Jodie Curran has been speaking in detail with the local mother:
