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A 16-year-old cancer patient who was given massive overdoses of radiation earlier this year has died.A 16-year-old cancer patient who was given massive overdoses of radiation earlier this year has died.
Lisa Norris, from Girvan in Ayrshire, received at least 17 overdoses during treatment for a brain tumour at the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow.Lisa Norris, from Girvan in Ayrshire, received at least 17 overdoses during treatment for a brain tumour at the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow.
The chairman of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said everyone was "extremely upset at the sad news".The chairman of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said everyone was "extremely upset at the sad news".
Sir John Arbuthnott said his staff would do everything they could to support Lisa's family.Sir John Arbuthnott said his staff would do everything they could to support Lisa's family.
"I have passed on my condolences on behalf of the whole organisation," he said."I have passed on my condolences on behalf of the whole organisation," he said.
She was determined not to give up her fight and she stayed fighting until the end Ken NorrisLisa's father Send us your commentsShe was determined not to give up her fight and she stayed fighting until the end Ken NorrisLisa's father Send us your comments
It is understood that Lisa died at her home in Girvan on Wednesday.It is understood that Lisa died at her home in Girvan on Wednesday.
She received the overdoses of radiation therapy during treatment in January, leaving her with burns on the back of her neck and head.She received the overdoses of radiation therapy during treatment in January, leaving her with burns on the back of her neck and head.
An investigation blamed the mistake on human error.An investigation blamed the mistake on human error.
In the weeks before her death Lisa had been recovering from surgery to remove fluid from her brain.In the weeks before her death Lisa had been recovering from surgery to remove fluid from her brain.
She underwent the procedure last month after weeks of feeling off-colour.She underwent the procedure last month after weeks of feeling off-colour.
'Very special girl''Very special girl'
Lisa's father Ken, 51, told the Daily Record: "She was determined not to give up her fight and she stayed fighting until the end. That's my Lisa.Lisa's father Ken, 51, told the Daily Record: "She was determined not to give up her fight and she stayed fighting until the end. That's my Lisa.
"She was our inspiration. She kept us going in many ways.""She was our inspiration. She kept us going in many ways."
Her mother Liz said that Lisa would remain in the family's hearts forever, and that she was a "very special girl".Her mother Liz said that Lisa would remain in the family's hearts forever, and that she was a "very special girl".
The Beatson is Scotland's largest cancer centreThe Beatson is Scotland's largest cancer centre
Lisa was initially diagnosed with a brain tumour in October last year.Lisa was initially diagnosed with a brain tumour in October last year.
She began radiation therapy on 5 January this year after four blocks of chemotherapy at Yorkhill Hospital.She began radiation therapy on 5 January this year after four blocks of chemotherapy at Yorkhill Hospital.
The radiation overdoses followed afterwards, during her treatment at the Beatson.The radiation overdoses followed afterwards, during her treatment at the Beatson.
Staff told her about the error as they delivered news that her tumour had gone.Staff told her about the error as they delivered news that her tumour had gone.
After being told about the overdose, Lisa spoke about her uncertainty about the future.After being told about the overdose, Lisa spoke about her uncertainty about the future.
She had to have extensive oxygen treatment to try to combat the mistake.She had to have extensive oxygen treatment to try to combat the mistake.
"We don't know what's in the future because I could be brain-damaged, I could be paralysed," Lisa said at the time."We don't know what's in the future because I could be brain-damaged, I could be paralysed," Lisa said at the time.
"It's just time will tell if anything is going to happen.""It's just time will tell if anything is going to happen."
Independent investigationIndependent investigation
She was visited by Rangers striker Nacho Novo before her death.
A spokeswoman for Rangers said: "Rangers Football Club are saddened to learn of Lisa's death. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time."
Several months after the overdose was given, the Beatson was found to have given a series of other patients radiation overdoses.Several months after the overdose was given, the Beatson was found to have given a series of other patients radiation overdoses.
Health officials said there had been 46 incidents over the past 20 years where the treatment carried out was different from what had been planned - including 14 cases where patients were given overdoses.Health officials said there had been 46 incidents over the past 20 years where the treatment carried out was different from what had been planned - including 14 cases where patients were given overdoses.
The figures were given after a Freedom of Information request to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.The figures were given after a Freedom of Information request to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The Beatson, which is Scotland's largest cancer centre, has carried out at least 29,000 courses of radiotherapy treatment since 1985.The Beatson, which is Scotland's largest cancer centre, has carried out at least 29,000 courses of radiotherapy treatment since 1985.
An independent investigation into the Lisa Norris case was launched by the Scottish Executive.An independent investigation into the Lisa Norris case was launched by the Scottish Executive.
An executive spokesman said the investigation's findings were in the "final stages of preparation" but she was unable to indicate when they would be issued.An executive spokesman said the investigation's findings were in the "final stages of preparation" but she was unable to indicate when they would be issued.