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Mother of two completes chemo, starts radiotherapy after cancer

9/7/2026

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Rhiannon, a teaching assistant and mother of two, underwent a mastectomy after her breast cancer diagnosis.
She discovered a breast lump while showering in November 2025.
After chemotherapy, she began radiotherapy.
During chemo she shaved her head while her youngest daughter acted as hairdresser.
She said shaving her head was meant to make the experience positive for her daughters.

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Story summary

Rhiannon, a teaching assistant and mother of two, underwent a mastectomy after her breast cancer diagnosis.
She discovered a breast lump while showering in November 2025.
After chemotherapy, she began radiotherapy.
During chemo she shaved her head while her youngest daughter acted as hairdresser.
She said shaving her head was meant to make the experience positive for her daughters.