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Aussie Mom Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, Fights to Spend More Time with Kids
26 Jul
Summary
- 39-year-old mom diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in June
- Cancer has already spread to her stomach, lymph nodes, pelvis, and liver
- Doctors say chemo can only treat it for a certain amount of time
- Determined to break the mold and prove doctors wrong
In a devastating turn of events, Tahnee Driver, a 39-year-old Australian mom-of-two, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that has already spread to her stomach lining, lymph nodes, pelvis, and liver. Just weeks after experiencing sudden bloating and stomach pain, which she initially attributed to her healthy eating and fitness regime, Tahnee received the life-changing news.
Doctors have informed Tahnee that her cancer is incurable, and while chemotherapy can help slow its progression, it will only be a temporary solution. Determined to make the most of the time she has left, Tahnee is scheduled to start chemo on August 8 and hopes to return to light work between sessions to "stay sane."
Despite the devastating prognosis, Tahnee remains resolute in her fight, refusing to accept the doctors' initial assessment. She is even planning a skydive on September 6 and hopes to meet Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes. Tahnee's primary focus, however, is creating lasting memories with her two young daughters, Zahlia and Harmony, including a family cruise to New Zealand for her 40th birthday in October.
