A mum who was given the heartbreaking news that she has cancer aged just 33 has shared her story to show that 'it's not just an older person's disease'.
Laura Franklin originally put down her symptoms to hormones, but after being struck down with a sharp pain in her chest, she made a doctors appointment.She was diagnosed with the illness only a few weeks later.
The mum-of-one is trying to keep a positive outlook after doctors told her they had caught the cancer early and is currently undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy One her treatment at The Christie Hospital is complete, she will need further radiotherapy, Manchester Evening News reports.
The print designer, from Chorlton now wants to share her symptoms and story in the hope of raising awareness and to encourage other young people to check themselves.Laura first started having symptoms in July last year.
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