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Liverpool Echo
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Rebecca Lockwood & Gemma Jones

Pregnant mum-of-five given just hours to live after devastating diagnosis

A mum-of-five was given just 24 hours to live after a devastating diagnosis.

Carrie Dodds, from Blackpool, was diagnosed with acute Myeloid Leukaemia just over a month ago. The pregnant mum was told by concerned medics that she may not survive for more than a day.

The 40-year-old now faces a race against time to give birth. She also said that while she is still here "against all odds", she hopes to fulfil her dream of marrying her partner and "soulmate" Shaun, Lancs Live reports.

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