HOW RADIC8 CAN HELP THE CANCER COMMUNITY
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In February 2018, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. The treatment to deal with the tumour was harsh and my immune system weakened and remains so. Friends were my main support system; however, they were vulnerable too from colds, viruses etc., that my immune system had little or no defence from. I had numerous appointments at the hospital, where I couldn’t easily shield myself from others; some of whom were facing similar issues from depleted immune systems, as well as staff and visitors sneezing and coughing. Finding Radic8 was a sheer fluke. A virus killer and clear air device that was portable was just what I felt would help me manage my immediate environment and keep me safe around the people I love and from whom I needed support. This gave me the confidence that I could be well and get stronger more quickly after my treatment for cancer. The idea of having clean air around me at home, in the car and in places where I needed to spend 6-8 hours (mostly in hospital settings waiting for and having treatment) was fantastic. I have used Hextio for nearly six months and my assessment to date is very positive. I have been largely cold and virus free for the last six months, despite being around friends and carers who have had heavy and multiple colds. I enjoy the confidence the technology gives me and can see from the device when the air is not clean. I am struck by the number of public places where such technology could make a huge difference, especially where those like me have compromised immune systems. But equally those who would want to feel safe in the knowledge that viruses were being killed before being passed on. For me, an obvious area would be chemotherapy units, hospitals, nursing and older people’s homes. I’m sure this list is potentially endless.”
Lesley Perkins
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