I had post-birth pain before passing out at home

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.

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