Andrea and her husband, Nico, have been trying ahead to welcoming their child boy, Leo, however within the third trimester, they have been delivered unsettling news.

The 39-year-old – who lives in Newlands, the south aspect of Glasgow – first seen a darkish freckle on her leg that had grown in dimension.

Referred to the dermatology division at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, the lesion was eliminated the identical day.

Only per week later, Andrea came upon the biopsy revealed cancerous cells, often known as malignant melanoma.

"There was trauma and tears when I was first given the news that I had skin cancer. I couldn't believe this was happening to me," mentioned Andrea.

"I'll never forget hearing those words... not 'I'm sorry, you have cancer', but what came next... 'We have to get that baby out now.'"

Andrea advised Glasgow Live: "I had no choice. It was just as well I didn't have a birth plan as there was no time to get my head around anything."

Following a 24-hour induction, 17 hours within the labour room, and an emergency C-section, Leo was born on July 24.

The month after Leo's start, Andrea had a lymph node biopsy, which revealed her most cancers had unfold.

"It hit me like a ton of bricks. I genuinely thought I was going to die," Andrea shared.

Andrea had "three major surgeries in the first six months of motherhood" and had 18 months of immunotherapy to place the most cancers into remission.

By Easter 2021, Andrea was advised she was most cancers free, and now the mum desires to assist others keep away from the nightmare she skilled.

Andrea mentioned: "I hope I can encourage people to think about their sun habits and take precautions.

"It's so necessary as a result of virtually 9 in 10 melanoma circumstances every year within the UK might be prevented by being secure within the solar."

Safety measures include "utilizing a mix of shade, clothes and sunscreen to keep away from burning".

Andrea said: "If you notice one thing in your pores and skin that is not best for you, get it checked out."