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Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby

Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby
BBC Scotland Monday 17 August 2026, 21:58 UTC 1 min read
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Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too.

Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too.
Erin (PERSON) Erin Lavery (PERSON)
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