A teacher battling incurable secondary breast cancer has announced her own death in a poignant message on social media.

Kate Rackham, a dedicated teacher and mother of two from Manchester, UK, shared the tweet before her passing on her Twitter/X account, where she regularly documented her cancer journey and health updates to her 14,700 followers.

In the heartfelt post under the account titled ‘Teacher with cancer’, Kate wrote: “If you’re reading this, it means I have died.

“But do not cry for me. I have lived my life on my own terms, the way I have wanted to. I joined X because I needed an outlet, what I got was so much more.

“You made me feel validated in my feelings and much less alone. Thank you.”

The message has garnered an outpouring of replies from those wanting to send well wishes to Kate’s family and express gratitude for her advocacy.

One person wrote: “Thank you for sharing your journey with us to the end and beyond. Thank you for touching our lives you beautiful Angel.”

Another added: “When my time comes, I can but hope I display the dignity and strength of character you did. Much love and condolences to your family and friends.”

A third comment read: “This made me stop today and turn off the noise. Such dignity. Sending love to your family and friends x.”