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Pregnant Woman's Cancer Surgery Ends in Joyful Miracle

4/20/2025

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In a remarkable five-hour surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, surgeons bravely tackled Lucy's ovarian cancer while she was 20 weeks pregnant. They skillfully removed her womb, along with her unborn son Rafferty, to eliminate cancerous cells. In a heartwarming twist, Rafferty was safely 'born again' in January, weighing 6lb 5oz, bringing joy to the family.

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In a remarkable five-hour surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, surgeons bravely tackled Lucy's ovarian cancer while she was 20 weeks pregnant. They skillfully removed her womb, along with her unborn son Rafferty, to eliminate cancerous cells. In a heartwarming twist, Rafferty was safely 'born again' in January, weighing 6lb 5oz, bringing joy to the family.