Cambridge mum’s gut instinct leads to rare cancer diagnosis and lifesaving surgery
Adele Kerrison, a New Zealand mother, shares her experience of being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcoma after discovering a lump in her abdomen. Her story is being highlighted during Sarcoma Awareness Month to encourage early detection and medical vigilance.
Why it matters
Personal health narratives are critical for raising awareness about rare diseases and the importance of listening to one's own physical intuition regarding health changes.
Having spent months recovering physically from pregnancy, Adele Kerrison knew something had changed. Photo / Tom Eley
The article is a human-interest health feature with no political or social bias.
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