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Why my Mummy?

Donna Penny and her family on a good day at the beach

Donna Penny and her family on a good day at the beach Source: Catie Wyer

Donna Penny was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and underwent a double mastectomy; but after five years the cancer has returned and spread to her body. Image: Donna Penny and her family on a good day at the beach (Catie Wyer)


The most difficult part was explaining her terminal illness to her nine year old son, Kai.

 

Donna Perry wrote 'Why my Mummy is so brave' is a book for her son and the children of other parents who face the same battle.

 


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