Docs Told This New Mom to 'Do Some Sit-Ups' for her 'Squishy' Stomach. Now She's Facing a Terminal Diagnosis
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Tia Faye Clark, a new mother from Pembrokeshire, Wales, discovered a lump between her ribs two days after giving birth but was dismissed by seven medical professionals over several months.
- Despite reporting the lump and symptoms multiple times, doctors attributed it to postpartum changes and advised exercise, delaying proper diagnosis.
- In December 2025, after severe pain led to a hospital visit, Clark was diagnosed with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive terminal cancer with a low survival rate.
- Clark has begun chemotherapy to manage the cancer but faces a terminal prognosis, focusing on preparing her infant daughter for a future without her.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Clark financially, allowing her to prioritize her health and care for her baby during this difficult time.
