Lifeline treatment plea of mum battling cancer

Donations have been pouring in to help a Halifax mum battling incurable cancer raise £50,000 to fund potentially life-saving treatment.

Shabnam Khan, 45, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Last year, she was warned by UK doctors that it was incurable but believes cutting edge immunotherapy, currently not funded by the NHS, could give her renewed hope.

But it comes with a hefty price tag and her family is now on a desperate fundraising mission.

The active mum of three’s world was turned upside down two years ago when she received the devastating news she had breast cancer.

After two failed rounds of chemotherapy, Shabnam, a teacher and professional concert singer, was told she would need a mastectomy.

“I remember feeling really positive after the mastectomyA new pilot scheme to deal with domestic violence, which is based in the family law District Court in Dolphin House in Dublin, supported 107 women over a six-month period in seeking court orders to protect them from violence.

The evaluation of the scheme was launched by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, and the Chief Justice, Mrs Justice Susan Denham, earlier today. The scheme is a partnership between Women’s Aid, Dublin 12 Domestic Violence Service, Inchicore Outreach Centre and the Courts Service.



The scheme offers a free and confidential drop-in service for women, and offers them emotional support, helps them prepare for court and refers them to other domestic violence services for ongoing support.



Launching the report, Mrs Justice Denham said the service was a fine example of the State