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Radio Leeds,4 mins

Seizing the day on the top of Everest

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Dr Shaunna Burke, a University of Leeds researcher, has climbed Everest while living with stage four cancer. She says her approach is to “go for it, live your life” as she raises awareness and continues her work. (Image: Dr Shaunna Burke)

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