A Melbourne mom who was instructed she solely has two years to dwell says she is set to take advantage of the time she has left together with her six kids.
Susan Mackenzie was recognized with an aggressive type of breast most cancers in 2019 after discovering a lump in her breast whereas pregnant together with her fifth little one.
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The 37-year-old from Mooroolbark underwent intensive therapy and bravely fought the illness till she was declared to be in remission in January 2021.
It was when Mackenzie fell pregnant together with her now seven-week-old son, Cooper, the next 12 months that she observed one thing was improper.
“I began getting pains in my ribs,” she instructed 7NEWS.
“After Cooper was born, the oncologist stated ‘We’ll do a PET scan.’ Sadly, the outcomes got here again that I’ve acquired… the most cancers again in my lungs, in my ribs and in my bones.”
Mackenzie was instructed the devastating information that the most cancers was incurable and that she had lower than 24 months to dwell.
The mother-of-six is now present process intensive therapy to attempt to lengthen the period of time she has left together with her household.
“I do not assume I’ve totally processed it but,” Mackenzie stated.
“In my thoughts, I nonetheless really feel positive. I am in ache (and) clearly I do know one thing’s not proper however I do not really feel like I am about to keel over and die.”
Regardless of the prognosis, Mackenzie is set to battle each step of the best way for her six kids.
“I am not gonna give in,” she stated.
“My children want me.
“I’ve screamed, I’ve cried, I have been indignant, however it’s not gonna assist anybody so I want to remain optimistic and hold shifting.”
The 37-year-old stated she wished to make as many recollections as she may together with her children. One among her desires was to take the household to Film World and Seaworld on the Gold Coast.
“I would like them to see the parade at Film World,” Mackenzie stated.
“The final time I went there I used to be a child and I keep in mind the sensation of these theme parks and that is what I would like for my children.”
On Thursday morning that dream got here true after household good friend Katrina Lay nominated Mackenzie for Dear Sunrisea phase aimed toward giving again to viewers.
Most cancers-fighting Susan and her household obtain a vacation to Queensland
Katie Brown shocked Mackenzie at her house with an all-expenses paid vacation to Queensland.
“(A vacation) means completely every thing,” Mackenzie instructed hosts Natalie Barr and David Koch.
“I’ve acquired no phrases.”
Lay has additionally arrange a fundraiser for her good friend, which has up to now raised greater than $12,000.
“A tremendous girl, mum, spouse and good friend,” Lay wrote of Mackenzie.
“Persevering with to offer every thing she has for her household.
“We’re asking everybody to come back collectively and assist donate in any approach they will to assist take away some monetary stress and assist this younger household make recollections with their mum and luxuriate in each minute of their time collectively.”
