A MUM who was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer while pregnant is now celebrating her daughter's first birthday.
Laura Hudson was 36 weeks pregnant with her first child when she and her husband Sam received the shocking news that she had breast cancer.
The 34-year-old was told she would need fast treatment and a Caesarean section was arranged for just a few days after she was diagnosed.
Laura, a lawyer from Astley, Wigan, said when she received her diagnosis her 'first thought was for her baby. But her daughter Aurora was born safe and well and is now celebrating her first birthday.
She described Aurora as her 'light in the dark' after needing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a mastectomy. Laura said she first thought something was wrong when she felt a lump in her right breast.
"I wasn't looking for it and I thought it was a bit strange, though I know that changes happen in pregnancy," she said. "I thought I'd just get it checked at the doctor.
This story is from the November 15, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 15, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
To forget a Holocaust is to kill twice'
80 YEARS ON FROM LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ, IT REMAINS A SYMBOL OF TYRANNY WHICH MUST NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
'Online scam assault' arrests
POLICE have arrested two teenagers following a series of robberies linked with fake Facebook Marketplace listings.
Dog park with timed slots for walkies
A DOG-WALKING field where people book slots to exercise their pets could be created in Mossley.
Tory leader Kemi doubles down on blaming 'peasants'
KEMI Badenoch has defended her comments blaming 'peasants' from 'sub-communities' in foreign countries for the grooming gangs crisis.
Coronation St inferno shock
WHO IS MYSTERY ARSONIST AS PLATTS' HOME TORN APART BY FLAMES?
Smooth operator
The prognosis was good as viewers swooned over medical drama ER.
Rise in scam and fraud cases
Fraud and scams are expected to account for around one in three new banking and loan cases dealt with by the financial ombudsman in the next financial year.
Sanderson left with sour grapes
DIRECTOR of Rugby Alex Sanderson admitted to having 'sour grapes' as his stripped-back Sale Sharks side suffered their first home loss in a year, losing 32-23 to league leaders Bath.
Duo need positive result to relieve pressure
THERE are still no official ins and outs at Manchester United but at least Antony has packed his bags.
Amorim: 'I'd pick 'keeper coach, 63, before Rash'
RUBEN Amorim suggested he would rather play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than Marcus Rashford amid the Manchester United forward's ongoing squad exile.
