A MUM is in a race against time to raise money for potentially life-saving treatment in two weeks - after being told she has only two months left to live.
Lauren Maddock, 28, has been fighting hard ever since she was diagnosed with stage three triple negative breast cancer but has now been told she has exhausted all treatment options available on the NHS.
She has been trying to find £50,000 for pioneering therapy in Mexico but has made one last desperate plea after discovering she has only weeks rather than months left.
It is Lauren's last shot at being able to see seven-year-old daughter Penny and four-year-old son Arthur grow up.
We reported she had less than six months to live earlier this month but more recent tests show her prognosis to be more precarious.
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Her Facebook post read: “I need lifesaving treatment for incurable metastatic triple negative cancer which had spread rapidly.
“We intend to treat me in Mexico in two weeks’ time. I need to start the course immediately as we have a two-month prognosis. Please share this with every contact in your contact book.
“This is a matter of urgency, please do not ignore this.
“We shouldn't be arranging funerals for a 28-year-old single mum because money couldn't be raised to save her life.
“There’s enough money in this world to ensure I can be a mum to Penny and Arthur, I’ve exhausted myself trying to find alternatives and supplements, etc.
“I’m telling you all I can feel my body giving up. I feel like I’m dying now and have felt this way for a week. Help me if you can.
“I will actually pay back every dime because my story will be a success, I’ve written four chapters so far.
“Please, I am desperate. I don’t want anyone else to be the comforting arms for my children telling them mummy’s dead. Please help save my life.
“I’m doing all I can 24/7. Share this please, I would. We are desperate.”
Lauren was first diagnosed with cancer in November 2019.
To donate to Lauren's cause, head to her JustGiving page
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