My shock at becoming a mum after teenage cancer treatment
Summary
Leah Cullen, who was told as a teenager that she could not have children after being treated for cancer, discovered she was unexpectedly pregnant at the age of 25. Despite challenges, including chronic pain and needing a wheelchair, she successfully gave birth to a healthy daughter named Aria. Cullen now shares her story to encourage other young cancer survivors.Key Facts
- Leah Cullen was diagnosed with tailbone cancer at age 13.
- Doctors told her she couldn't have children after her cancer treatment.
- Leah discovered she was 30 weeks pregnant in 2024 after experiencing pain.
- Leah stopped taking pain medication during pregnancy to avoid risks to the baby.
- Her daughter, Aria, was born healthy with no effects from Leah's previous medication.
- Leah experiences chronic pain and uses a wheelchair when she leaves her house.
- Leah works with Children with Cancer UK to help young people with cancer.
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