'Supermum' urged to 'keep fighting' after…

'Supermum' urged to 'keep fighting' after heartbreaking diagnosis

ECHO readers poured their hearts out after reading the tragic story of a mum and bride-to-be given a devastating cancer diagnosis the day after she returned from her hen do.

Kaleigh Prentice had just got back home to Mossley Hill after having the "best time" in Barcelona with her three younger sisters, as part of a 22-strong hen do party.

The next day, Kaleigh - who had already successfully fought off breast cancer once - was given the devastating news her cancer was back and had spread to her bones, lungs, liver, the area above her neck and her brain.

Kaleigh has already had four major operations following her earlier battle with cancer, including a double mastectomy. However it was hoped she was now in the clear and could go ahead with her postponed wedding to fiancé Ant and enjoy family life with their son Harry, now aged five.

Kaleigh's sister Siobhan, said: "Kaleigh has stayed so positive. She's fighting for her life but she's a 'get on with it' kind of person. Everyone refers to her as 'Supermum.' She's got a little boy and that's what keeps her going.

"She's always had the best attitude and that's spurred her on, and the rest of us. Everyone is just in awe of her."

These were some of the reactions received from ECHO readers after we ran the story yesterday.

Rachel Wilson said: "Omg poor girl ... she's so amazing and I hope she manages to have an amazing wedding and make the best memories... just so heartbreaking."

Pauline Buxton said: "So tragic but breast cancer isn’t choosy who it picks on sadly. It's affected a lot of my friends and family. She sounds a positive young lady."

Amie Carr said: "This is so sad another young person fighting to stay with their family, sending love and strength."

Jane Eileen Rayney said: "Heartbreaking. Why so many more being diagnosed with this cruel disease? You stay strong and try everything you can."

Jane Heaton said: "Absolutely heartbreaking xxx keep fighting beautiful."

Kaleigh Prentice, 34, on the right, with her three sisters (l-r) Samera (27), Nadine (24), and Siobhan (30) (supplied)

Phil Abani said: "Keep fighting princess.. stay positive.. will be praying for you."

Micheailin Uidhir said: "Sending you so much love and will pray hard for you. Keep fighting Kaleigh."

Dawn Mcgarry said: "So sad reading this keep fighting."

Susan Smith said: "God bless you and keep you safe and give you and your family strength to get through this awful illness."

Lisa Morgan said: "I'm so sorry to read this of yet another young person and their family have to fight this awful disease, stay strong and keep fighting lots of love."

Gaynor Glam Walker said: "Heartbreaking such a beautiful girl, keep strong Kaleigh."

Susan Edith Ireland said: "Keep fighting, keep positive you've got so much to fight for."

Pat Willcock said: "Such a strong beautiful young lady... heartbreaking."

Liz Mcquinn said: "Keep fighting Kaleigh thinking of you all hun."

Debbie Lloyd Hughes said: "Keep fighting, beautiful lady."

Davina Stanton said: "Kaleigh keep fighting beautiful lady."

A fundraiser has been organised to support Kaleigh and her family while she battles ill-health. It can be found here.

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