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Orlaith Clinton

HISTORICAL FACTS: Belfast student diagnosed with breast cancer during phd studies | History Defined

Before studying in Belfast, Millie Light was a professional dancer who didn’t enter academia until she was a mature student - but a curve ball was thrown at her during her studies.

Millie started out her higher education journey with an undergraduate degree in English, a PGCE qualification and a Masters degree. But as the first year of her studies with Ulster University was drawing to a close, Millie received the devastating news that she had breast cancer.

The next seven months would become full of appointments and tests, before undergoing major surgery followed by a course of radiotherapy and hormone treatment.

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