Woman, Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer While Pregnant, Recalls Heartbreaking Thing Doctors Said About Baby's Survival Chances
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Amy De Silva, a 39-year-old cancer nurse from Essex, England, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia during her third pregnancy after a routine blood test revealed suspicious findings.
- Doctors recommended urgent chemotherapy, but warned that the life-saving treatment could jeopardize the survival of her unborn son, Chester.
- Amy underwent four rounds of chemotherapy starting in February 2025, facing complications including multiple episodes of sepsis, while doctors closely monitored the health of her baby.
- She gave birth to Chester six weeks early on June 29, 2025; he spent less than two weeks in special care and is now healthy, described by Amy as their "little miracle."
- Amy is currently in remission but requires ongoing monitoring; her twin brother is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Addenbrooke's Hospital, where she received treatment.
