A young woman has told how she has been robbed of her fertility and now faces an uncertain future after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of just 22. Pretty Natalie Carney believes if she had been offered a smear test two years ago that she would not now be facing weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy plus an early menopause. Doctors missed several opportunities to diagnose Natalie's cancer and she was left suffering symptoms for months before the 3.5cm tumour was eventually found. Despite initially being hopeful the cancer could be removed through fertility-preserving surgery, she was later told she would need a radical hysterectomy, then chemo and radiotherapy that would rob her of the chance to bear children.She now faces a race against time to harvest her eggs before she begins treatment in the hope that she and her boyfriend of six months Adam Burton will someday be able to have a child.
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .
CREATED over 60 years ago, this weighty machine was the Photoshop of its time .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .
Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .
While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .