Grieving father issues thank-you

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The father of a 16-year-old cancer patient who died after she was given overdoses of radiation has issued a thank-you for messages of support.

Lisa Norris, from Girvan, Ayrshire, received at least 17 overdoses during treatment for a brain tumour at the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow.

The cause of death is not known and a post-mortem examination will be held.

Lisa's father Ken, 51, thanked those who helped his daughter and for notes of sympathy from around the world.

He described Lisa's death as a "terrible family tragedy".

"I'd like to say we, the Norris family, say thanks to you, those individuals who have helped Lisa and those close to her in the last year," he said.

He also thanked those involved in caring for Lisa, the community and said messages had been received from around the world.

'Ray of inspiration'

Lisa died at her home in Girvan last week after she was allowed home by doctors who said there was no treatment available to her.

She was initially diagnosed with a brain tumour in October last year.

The Beatson where Lisa received radiation overdoses

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.

In the weeks before her death, Lisa had been recovering from surgery to remove fluid from her brain.

Mr Norris said he expected his daughter's funeral to be held in the next week.

"It will be a celebration of her life," he said.

"She was a very lovely, outgoing, lovable person. She was our ray of inspiration.

"I hope everyone will come to the funeral to pay their respects."

A charity will be set up in Lisa's name, Mr Norris added.

He also said he believed the radiation was the cause of Lisa's death.

"I still believe is was the radiation that has taken Lisa's life. I will go on believing that simply because she was getting better," he said.

"We would like answers to a lot of questions."

An independent investigation into the case has been launched by the Scottish Executive.