But her world came crashing down when the 'fit and healthy' marathon runner received a soul-crushing stage three brain cancer diagnosis. A headache isn't always a brain tumour but if you're worried, be sure to see your GP. Just two weeks after the surgery in April 2024, she was diagnosed with stage three brain cancer. When it comes to spotting the early signs of brain cancer, Farren said: 'You know your body better than anyone else. 'I felt so alone until I started speaking to other brain cancer fighters, it's been the best part of my healing journey.'

Source: Daily Mail January 17, 2026 17:14 UTC