Ellie Waters-Barnes qualifies as a doctor ten years after cancer treatment caused early menopause
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Ellie Waters-Barnes qualifies as a doctor ten years after cancer treatment caused early menopause

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 10/10 Original headline: Woman's cancer caused menopause aged 15 - now she's become a doctor
After being diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer at 14, Ellie Waters-Barnes underwent treatment that resulted in early menopause and infertility. Ten years later, she has graduated from Keele University with a medical degree and begun her career at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, using her own experiences to shape her approach to patient care.
Source: WalesOnline Staffordshire
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