Mother given all-clear from uncommon most cancers reveals return of tumour

A girl has revealed her heartbreaking ordeal after she was given the all-clear from a uncommon most cancers that has returned – and is now terminal.

Stephanie Thomson, 34, beforehand hit the headlines after documenting her battle with extrarenal rhabdoid tumours, a ‘one in one million’ type of most cancers.

The mother-of-one, from Glasgow, Scotland, initially started experiencing ‘capturing pains’ in her groin, earlier than noticing a ‘pea-sized’ lump on the high of her proper thigh.

In September 2022, she was identified with the aforementioned most cancers and went via 14 months of intense chemotherapy therapy, in addition to two main surgical procedures.

In October 2023, the previous hairdresser was formally declared cancer-free – till just a few weeks earlier than the brand new yr, when she was informed it was again and is now terminal.

‘The information got here as an absolute shock, particularly days earlier than the vacation season,’ Stephanie informed NeedToKnow.co.uk.

‘My complete life has modified as soon as once more.

‘I used to be as soon as a bubbly, outgoing and sociable individual, however now my life is simply most cancers and nothing else.

‘I’m terrified, particularly for my son, as he’s my complete world and my complete life has been centered on him.

‘The considered him not having a mum anymore is an excessive amount of to consider.’

Stephanie, who was as soon as an award-winning hairdresser, initially believed the lump was ‘fatty tissue’ however nonetheless sought a second opinion.

In January 2023, she started 5 various kinds of chemotherapy and had main surgical procedure to take away the first tumour, together with a part of her pelvis bone and two giant abdomen muscular tissues.

She stated: ‘I feared I by no means would have the ability to stroll once more and the restoration was so onerous and traumatic.

‘When I accomplished my final chemotherapy, I believed I had received.

‘I felt a weight lifted and such aid, however then a scan discovered small metastases close to my proper lung.

‘I had them eliminated after which rang the bell – a day I believed by no means would come.’

Sadly, throughout a routine check-up, medics confirmed the most cancers has now returned and has unfold to her lungs, lymph nodes and chest.

As this sort of most cancers is often present in youngsters, little is understood about grownup circumstances and due to this fact, therapy is restricted.

Stephanie is now in hospital present process emergency chemotherapy to assist decelerate the development of her situation.

She is elevating consciousness to warn others of the indicators to look out for and hopes to take advantage of the time she has left along with her family members.

Stephanie, who’s a mom to Logan, 18, stated: ‘My important focus is on discovering the correct therapy which can delay my life and provides me as a lot time as potential with my son and household.

‘We’re attempting every thing potential to decelerate the unfold and my household is researching worldwide for different remedies.

‘My message to anybody is that you realize your personal physique – examine it over as most cancers has no boundaries.’

She added: ‘This can occur to anybody and I by no means anticipated at solely 34 to be informed I haven’t got a lot time left.

‘Live life to the fullest, as it is so brief.

‘I do know I’ll by no means be cured, however I hope to get some further years with my son earlier than my time is up.’