The Mont Blanc 4 day Trek #gabrielle

Thanks for checking out our go fund me page raising awareness for two charities close to my heart. Mummy’s little star a charity raising awareness of pregnancy and cancer, which I myself was diagnosed while pregnant. And the cancer fund for children charity. This charity helps and supports not only children with a cancer diagnosis but also children who have either been effected by a bereavement of a parent or children who have a parent with cancer. Both charities have been amazing. Offering us a short stay at Daisy lodge in Co Down Newcastle. A place we will hopefully get to soon.

My story is difficult to put into words but I’ll do my best. At 36 weeks pregnant I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. BRCA 1 positive. Grade 3. Heavily pregnant I was devastated by the news. For months I was told it was breast changes due to pregnancy. This was not the case. I was immediately induced with my second son and had a safe delivery. Unfortunately this little boy was not ready to come out and ended up being NG fed for a week. Unfortunately he did not tolerate the milk so mummy’s little star funded us £1500 worth of donor milk from the human milk bank. With this kind donation he made a drastic recovery. This also delayed my treatment plan, which was initially chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Unfortunately of recent we have discovered the tumour is chemo resistant and I urgently need surgery. Our entire aim of raising awareness is not only to remind ladies to check their breasts but to raise awareness of a cancer diagnosis in pregnancy. Although rare it is becoming more common and often missed by health care professionals.

If you notice any changes in your breast do not hesitate to ring your GP. Early detection can save lives.

Where I go on my journey with my two young children I do not know but like my uncle Sean we must keep climbing on. We must fight the good fight.

Thank you kindly.

Gabrielle