I had post-birth pain before passing out at home
Heather and Chris Hackney and their son(Image: Family/PA)
TL;DR
- Heather Hackney was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, after experiencing post-birth abdominal pain.
- Her condition was initially misdiagnosed as a fibroid, which later ruptured, requiring emergency surgery.
- Following the surgery, a tissue sample revealed the rare cancer diagnosis.
- Hackney underwent a hysterectomy and radiotherapy and now has yearly check-ups for nodules found on her lungs.
- She highlights the long-term implications of early menopause due to the treatment and the importance of bone density checks.
- Hackney found support from the charity Sarcoma UK and urges others to get any concerning health issues checked and to advocate for themselves.