Rachael Blake has an inherited gene that increases the risk of some cancers.
A woman given six months to live was diagnosed with cancer just months after her own mother died of the disease."greatly increases" the riskEarlier this year she married her long-term partner, Reggie, and said "making memories" with her sons was how she wanted to spend the "precious time" she had left.
Ms Blake received chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but two years after being declared cancer-free, doctors discovered she had incurable secondary liver cancer.Speaking of her family, Ms Blake, pictured with sons Archie, left, and Finley, says she "can't thank them enough" for their support "Finley came into my room one day and said 'So Mum, how's cancer going?' I just laughed and asked him if he meant chemo, he replied 'That is cancer, isn't it?'
"I'm hoping with the limited time I have left I can take them abroad and see them swimming in the sunshine, without a care in the world. That would be my ultimate dream."Ms Blake's mum Jennie Tubby took part in Race for Life which raises money for cancer research and treatmentMs Blake said she wanted to help raise awareness and funds for more cancer research and better treatment.
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