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Article: Female Times: One brave lady; Brain tumours are on the increase with some scientists now believing that mobile phones could be a factor. Antique dealer Pat Hood wasn't such a user. Her brain tumour came out of the blue and immediately put paid to her active life. Now she's back on the road again recovering the confidence that was shattered five years ago.(Features)
- Article from:
- The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
- Article date:
- May 26, 1999
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Her's was an idyllic life. A lovely home in the quiet village of Doagh, a successful antiques business, and a devoted husband David who travelled with her to chose the pieces for the shop. He even helped restore some of them.
They had met at a conference nearly 15 years before and knew they had each found a partner for life. It was not a self centred existence. Both worked tirelessly to improve life for their local community. The restoration of the village monument was one of their pet projects.
But their life changed dramatically one night when David jumped ...