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#27 Kellie Finalyson's terminal cancer battle while being a Mum to her daughter Sophia plus her journey to give Sophia a sibling.


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In our first episode back, we're joined by the lovely Kellie who at the tender age of 25 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. Kellie was a first time mum to her 3 month old Daughter Sophia at the time. We talk about the unfortunate events that led to her devastating diagnosis. Kellie grieves the loss of her first year as a mother as she was unable to parent Sophia whilst undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation. Kellie spoke about how it took a village to raise Sophia in her first year of life and that Sophia didn't know who her own Mother was. After 6 months of treatment, Kellie was able to get away on a much needed holiday with her partner Jeremy however started having shortness of breath and soon found out the cancer was back but this time in her lungs. 


We also chat to Kellie about how she gets through her days while living with a terminal illness, what the unknown future looks like and her devastating news about becoming infertile post treatment therefore knowing she won't be able to give her daughter a sibling. 


Kellie now advocates for early detection and to speak up when you notice something abnormal about your bowel movements or health in general. 


A very grounding and eye opening chat!! 


Kellie Finlayson Instagram: @kelliefinlayson_

Kellie Finlayson TikTok: kelliefinlayson_

Kellie's Podcast: @shttalkerspod

Kellie is an ambassador for the Jodie Lee Foundation.  @jodileefoundation


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