As a young physiotherapist, Lou James was stunned by the way in which patients recovering from cancer were left to fend for themselves after treatment, so she set out to make a change. Developing Pinc and Steel, two physiotherapy-based rehabilitation programmes that endeavour to minimise the side effects of cancer and its treatments, her work has helped thousands across the world regain their strength, confidence and sense of self.

Read more about Lou and the incredible work she does in our latest issue of Denizen.