Laura Palmer-Hukins is 36 and lives with her family in Pocklington, UK. According to the portal, in 2022 she underwent a major operation to remove the uterus and ovaries. All because in 2019 she found out that she is a carrier of a gene that significantly increases the risk of cancer.
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She underwent surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries to watch her daughters grow up with peace of mind. “They are my pride and joy”
According to the portal “Mirror”, Laura is married to David, 37, and they have two children – 6-year-old Minnie and 4-year-old Etta. Family is very important to her. “Watching my daughters play together, I felt a lump in my throat. They are my pride and joy and I love watching them grow up. I was afraid that this privilege might be taken away from me and I would leave two girls motherless,” she confessed.
Palmer-Hukins had lost a few years earlier, who died of colon cancer. The disease was detected late, so it was no longer possible to help the man. Then she decided to undergo a test that showed that she had inherited a genetic mutation that put her at greater risk of developing similar types of diseases. “I knew what I was potentially dealing with, I knew I could have regular colonoscopies to check for any bowel changes and cancer screening. It didn’t seem like enough, the woman said.
Regular examinations were not enough for Laura. “I feel like my body can betray me any day”
One day Laura confessed to her husband that she didn’t want to miss a single moment with . “I feel like my body can betray me any day,” she would tell him. For this reason, she decided to put herself on the waiting list for surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries. The woman admitted that at first she was surprised by the doctor because “she is still very young”. She confessed to him that she couldn’t wait long because she had children to live for. Finally, Laura underwent surgery in January 2022. The woman regularly posts on Instagram in which she encourages regular examinations and taking care of her health.
Source: Gazeta
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