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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Emmeline Saunders & Kieran Isgin

Defiant mum feared she would die after cancer diagnosis in her 20s as she fights back for her two kids

A single mum has promised she will fight for her life for her children's sake after being diagnosed with cancer at just 29.

Abbie Turner, from Blackburn, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer which rapidly spread to her lymph nodes and spine. She is now hoping to help others by spreading awareness of any unusual symptoms that some may ignore, the Mirror reports.

Since February, Abbie has undergone six rounds of chemo which have resulted in 90 per cent of her hair falling out, experiencing early menopause, and possibly face a double mastectomy in the future. “Being in menopause at my age is really tough,” she said.

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