June Kelly and her son Max. (Myeloma UK via SWNS)
A super-fit mom who noticed a strange metallic taste in her mouth was devastated when doctors revealed it was incurable cancer.
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June Kelly and her children. (Myeloma UK via SWNS)
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June Kelly in the hospital. (Myeloma UK via SWNS)
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June with her husband, son Max and daughter Mia. (Myeloma UK via SWNS)
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