A mother who survived cancer three times now faces another heartbreaking battle after three of her five children were diagnosed with a rare genetic condition and told they need chemotherapy.
Lesley Owens, 43, has fought squamous cell carcinoma three times, had her womb removed and now requires a colostomy and stoma bag.
But now she faces the daunting task of managing the treatment of her three daughters – Sinead, 20, Caitlyn, 18, and 16-year-old Rhiann – after they were diagnosed with IRF8 deficiency.
The condition, caused by a gene mutation, affects the immune system and makes it incredibly hard for a person’s body to
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