A CANCER survivor from Darwen has been shot - by a celebrity photographer.

Jennifer Miller, of Dearden Court, who has tattoos that reflect her experiences since being diagnosed, features in a national campaign by a cancer charity.

The nursery nurse was photographed in London by Richard Young, who made his name capturing on film the likes of Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Joan Collins and Kate Moss.

Ms Miller was one of six people across the UK picked to take part in the shoot by the London-based charity CLIC Sargent.

Among others, she has a tattoo on a leg that reminds her of three friends she made during her treatment, who have since died.

She said: "The photoshoot was a fantastic day. It was great to get the opportunity to travel to London to have my photos taken by Richard for this amazing campaign.

"I hope these pictures and the campaign help other people who are going through the same things I did and also send a message to anyone else who sees them."

Ms Miller was diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2015 but is now in remission. She chose to have tattoos to remember that important time in her life.

She said: "I've always had tattoos but since my diagnosis I've had some done that have special meanings about my cancer journey.

"I got them because they represent what I've been through and remind me what I've been through too. Sometimes it's good to look back.

"I have a diamond on my leg in memory of my three best friends I made during treatment who passed away. They had a huge impact on my life.

"I made it but they didn't. It's my way of saying that they are still with me and that they still help me make my decisions in life."

Ms Miller is supporting the charity's #NoFilter4Cancer campaign after being helped to cope by one of its social workers.

CLIC Sargent chief executive Kate Lee said: "Together with young people like Jennifer we are exposing the hidden costs of cancer and talking about what life really looks like for them.

"This campaign gives young people the power to explore body image and mental health issues and tell it how it is, unfiltered."