article_snippet: I had a tumor (in my right knee) when I was 14 years old, it wasn't discovered until I was 17, by which time I had lost an awful lot of weight -- I think I weighed around five stone," her explains.
article_snippet: In the end I had radical surgery to remove the kneecap and knee joint.
article_snippet: I was told that I wouldn't walk properly again, let alone do anything like running.
article_snippet: I broke two toes -- a horse stood on my foot.
highlights_snippet: Oakes underwent reconstructive surgery on knee as a teenager .
  