exclusive Cancer survivor who also overcame sepsis has spoken of her joy after finally being given the all-clear after five years A BRAVE cancer survivor who also overcame sepsis has spoken of her joy after finally being given the all-clear after five years. Sylvia MacLeod, 65, has been through a hugely traumatic time after being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016. She suffered a delayed reaction to intensive treatment and then two years ago she was stricken by life-threatening sepsis. She says she is delighted to have made it through. Sylvia told our sister title The Greenock Telegraph: "It has been the news we were hoping for.