Chelsea Gallimore in the hospital. (Chelsea Gallimore via SWNS)
A mom who thought her swollen stomach was down to being constipated was diagnosed with a rare, incurable cancer.
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(Chelsea Gallimore via SWNS)
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(Chelsea Gallimore via SWNS)
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