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The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
My wife's incurable cancer started with a ‘Mounjaro side effect' – now she's got months left to live
A MUM thought symptoms of her incurable cancer were a side effect of Mounjaro weight loss jabs - now she's been given months to live. Dawn Clegg, 51, began suffering from chest pain in late March this year after taking the jabs to help deal with her diabetes. 10 10 10 The mum eventually went to A&E for her chest pains. She had several X-rays at the hospital, which showed shadows on her lungs, kidneys, and breast. Dawn was later diagnosed with a rare soft-tissue cancer known as sarcoma. She was told the growths on her breast and kidney were benign, but the one on her lungs was sarcoma, which makes up just one per cent of all known cancers. There are more than 100 known sarcomas and Dawn's doctors have been unable to precisely identify the type she has - making treatment challenging. Dawn was given less than a year to live. Now her heartbroken husband Arron Clegg, 51, is planning to hold a "living wake" in November to celebrate the life of his wife. Arron said: "She went to Lancaster Hospital A&E at the end of March with chest pains which she thought were a side effect of Mounjaro which she was taking to help with her diabetes. "X rays showed shadows on lung, kidney and breast. "We were devastated on hearing news of cancer in these areas - there is no cure and she is now terminal. I thought my sore knee was a drunken injury but it was cancer at 27 "The wake will mean she can spend quality time with friends and family whilst still alive rather than after the funeral that way she can see how much people care about her." Dawn, a receptionist with Bay Medical Group who's mum to 19-year-old George, started taking Mounjaro to help with her diabetes. When she noticed tightness in her chest, she initially thought it was a side effect from the jabs. Chest pain isn't a known side effect of Mounjaro, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. 10 In late March, Dawn went to Lancaster Hospital A&E in the hopes of finding out what was causing her chest pain. She had multiple X-rays, which found shadows in her lungs, breasts, and kidney. The next day Dawn was "called back" to hospital where they were informed the growths could be cancerous. Tests which showed the cancer on her breast was benign and her kidney "wasn't a big issue", but she was given the "devastating" news that the cancer on her lungs was sarcoma. The symptoms of sarcoma cancer The most common symptom of soft tissue sarcoma is a lump somewhere on the body. But this doesn't necessarily mean cancer - there are all sorts of reasons for lumps and swellings, but it must always be checked by a GP. The lump is usually found deep under the skin and might be felt before it can be seen. The lump is usually solid to the touch, painless and hard to move around under the skin. It will continue to grow and as it does, it can become painful. Other symptoms depend on where in the body the lump is. These can include: Tummy pain and constipation if there is a sarcoma near the tummy A cough that does not go away if there is a sarcoma near the lungs Source: NHS Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the supporting tissues of the body, including bone, cartilage, tendons, fat, and muscle. Arron said: "The doctors don't even know what type of sarcoma it is four months later. "Sarcoma makes up 1 per cent of known cancers and on top of that there are over 100 sarcomas, so finding the right treatment is extremely hard. "She is now terminal and there is a high chance she won't make her fifty-second birthday next year." Dawn began receiving chemotherapy at Clatterbridge in Liverpool but Arron has said "there is more chance of it not working than slowing it down". Following Dawn's diagnosis Arron is now hoping to organise a "living wake" – a joyful celebration of her life surrounded by friends and family while she is still with them. Arron hopes to invited around 100 of his wife's closest family and friends to enjoy a final evening together. Arron said: "Dawn means the world to me. "We went to school together and started dating after we found each other years later and have been married nearly 10 years. 'Dawn is an amazing person; not very patient and yet with this illness she has surprised us both with her patience whilst they tried to find a treatment. "She is the best person I ever knew and the wake will mean the world to her." Arron has started a crowdfunding to help pay for the costs of the wake, which will take place on November 29, and Dawn's funeral. When the time comes, Dawn will be laid to rest near her late daughter Isobel, who died in childbirth. You can visit Arron's GoFundMe here. 10 10 10
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mum given less than a year to live after taking Mounjaro jab scare leads to diagnosis
A mum has been struck with the UK's most uncommon, incurable cancer following chest discomfort she initially attributed to Mounjaro injections. Dawn Clegg, 51, started experiencing the pain in late March this year after using the injections, which aided her diabetes management. However, a series of X-rays at the hospital revealed shadows on her lungs, kidneys, and breast, leading to a diagnosis of a soft-tissue cancer known as sarcoma. She was informed that the tumours on her breast and kidney were benign, but the one on her lungs was a sarcoma, accounting for merely one per cent of all cancers. Read more: LEGO school essentials include water bottle so 'perfect' all family members own With over 100 known sarcomas, doctors have yet to pinpoint Dawn's specific type, leaving her without a viable treatment option. Her devastated spouse, Arron Clegg, also 51, is now planning a 'living wake' in November to honour his wife, who has been given less than a year to live due to Britain's rarest cancer. Arron shared: "She went to Lancaster Hospital A&E at the end of March with chest pains, which she thought were a side effect of Mounjaro, which she was taking to help with her diabetes. "X-rays showed shadows on the lung, kidney and breast. "We were devastated on hearing news of cancer in 3 areas - there is no cure and she is now terminal. "The wake will mean she can spend quality time with friends and family whilst still alive rather than after the funeral that way she can see how much people care about her." Dawn had been using Mounjaro weight loss injections to manage her diabetes but started experiencing chest tightness, which she initially thought was a side effect. In late March, Dawn sought answers for her chest discomfort at Lancaster Hospital A&E. She underwent several X-rays that detected shadows on her lungs, breasts, and kidney. However, the following day, Dawn was "called back" to the hospital where they disclosed that the shadows were malignant. Further tests indicated that the breast cancer was benign and the kidney issue was minor. Yet, she received the "devastating" diagnosis that the lung cancer was sarcoma. Sarcoma is an uncommon cancer that forms in the body's connective tissues, such as bone, cartilage, tendons, fat, and muscle. Arron shared: "The doctors don't even know what type of sarcoma it is four months later. "Sarcoma accounts for 1% of known cancers and with over 100 sarcomas, pinpointing the correct treatment is incredibly challenging. "She is now terminal and there is a high chance she won't make her 52nd birthday next year." Dawn commenced chemotherapy at Clatterbridge in Liverpool, but Arron has been informed "there is more chance of it not working then slowing it down". Following Dawn's grim prognosis, Arron is keen to arrange a 'living wake' – a celebration of her life with loved ones while she can still be part of it. Arron is planning to gather roughly 100 of his wife's nearest and dearest for one last cherished evening together. Arron shared: "Dawn means the world to me. "We went to school together and started dating after we found each other years later and have been married nearly 10 years. "Dawn is an amazing person; not very patient and yet with this illness she has surprised us both with her patience whilst they tried to find a treatment. "She is the best person I ever knew and the wake will mean the world to her." In due course, Dawn's farewell will continue with a service at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, where she will be peacefully laid to rest beside her beloved daughter Isobel, who tragically passed away during childbirth. Dawn, who works as a receptionist at Bay Medical Group, is also a proud mother to George, her 19 year old son who is currently pursuing film production at university in Leeds. Arron has since initiated a crowdfunding effort to cover the expenses of the wake and funeral, scheduled for November 29, 2025. Supporters can contribute to Arron's fundraising online here:
