Mum, 51, given 13 months to live after battling cancer for past nine years
dailyrecord.co.uk"I'm 51, I've had cancer since I was 42. At the moment, the doctors estimate I've got 13 months of life left – and I've got so many plans for my life."These are the poignant words from a mum-of-three who is deeply cherished by her family and friends as they rally around in an effort to extend her precious life.
Michelle Freeman's world turned upside down when her youngest child, Grace, at merely two-and-a-half years old, was diagnosed with a cancer known as retinoblastoma.The concerning sign was discovered through a photograph, where Grace's eye appeared white instead of displaying the common 'red-eye tint'.
Her diagnosis revealed two tumours, leading to complete vision loss in her left eye after enduring an intense treatment journey.Tragedy struck twice for the Rochdale family, as in 2015, Michelle herself was diagnosed with breast cancer; she faced substantial surgery and chemotherapy.
In an unfortunate twist of fate, she received yet another devastating blow in 2019: ovarian cancer. Now, nearly a decade into a relentless battle with cancer and with her treatment options waning, Michelle and her close ones are issuing a heartfelt appeal for help, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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