Woman, 28, Was Giving Birth to Her Second Baby When Midwives Made a Startling Discovery. Now, She Has Months to Live (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Alex Stewart, a 28-year-old mother of two, was diagnosed with cervical cancer after midwives discovered a lump during the birth of her second child in 2025, despite initially being reassured it was not serious.
- After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, her cancer spread and was declared terminal, with doctors giving her six months to two years to live.
- Alex struggles with the physical demands of motherhood alongside her illness but finds strength in her children and the support of her family, including moving in with her parents for additional help.
- She emphasizes the importance of regular HPV vaccination and cervical smear tests, expressing concern over extended intervals between screenings and urging others to take their health seriously.
- Alex encourages those facing similar challenges to
