A FORMER cancer patient at Broomfield Hospital has said thank you for her treatment.

Hayley Dyer, from Maldon, was 18 when she was diagnosed with throat cancer.

She received treatment at the chemotherapy unit and now, two years on, has returned to say thank you, with a £4,500 donation.

Hayley said: “It is my way of saying thank you to all the staff for everything they did for me.”

Friends and family helped Hayley raise the money with various fundraising events, ranging from sponsored bike rides to friends having their hair shaved, charity dance nights and auctions.

Lisa Villiers, cancer clinical nurse specialist, said: “I am delighted to see Hayley looking so well.

“At 18 Hayley was one of our youngest patients and I know it was a really difficult time for everyone.

“This donation is amazing and we are truly grateful to Hayley and her family, but what really makes today even more special for me is seeing Hayley walking through the door – a confident, lovely young lady”

The cancer care unit uses charitable funds to provide extra medical equipment and to enhance the surroundings for cancer patients and their visitors. Patients also benefit from supportive care including reflexology sessions, counselling and patient information.