In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring tale, Nicky Newman, a beloved influencer, touched the hearts of many Britons when she openly shared her journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the tender age of 30. Her story is one of resilience, love, and the unwavering spirit that she maintained throughout her battle against this devastating disease.
Her life took a heartbreaking turn when, within a week, she tragically miscarried and was simultaneously diagnosed with incurable metastatic breast cancer. Despite the odds stacked against her, Nicky's spirit remained unbroken.
Her husband, Alex, shared the devastating news on their Instagram account, and it bore a message crafted by Nicky herself, including her famous catchphrase, "go grab life."
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She expressed, "If you’re reading this, it means I have died. I made it 5 & a half years though, not bad for a stage 4 breastie, ey. And none of this ‘she fought her battle nonsense.’ I didn’t lose anything; the cancer eventually took over, and that’s okay, we all knew this would happen."
Nicky's message continued to resonate, "I don’t think we are ever prepared to hear the words; we think we are indestructible & a magic cure will appear, but the truth is we all live this life day to day (we just knew our days are shorter). So please promise me to cherish those around you and give your friends and loved ones the biggest squeezes! GO GRAB LIFE! You never truly know what is coming around the corner - so don’t take anything for granted."
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Tributes have already started pouring in for Nicky, with Stacey Solomon leading the way. Stacey expressed her grief, "Never has a star shone brighter. Absolutely heartbroken & devastated. Nicky thank you for everything...I'm so grateful to have known you. I promise to go grab life & make the most of every single second of every day."
Nicky's transparency about her cancer journey has resonated deeply with her followers. She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer over five years ago, right in the midst of fertility treatment with her husband. Noticing changes in her breast and experiencing severe back pain, she pursued medical attention and was confronted with the devastating diagnosis of incurable metastatic breast cancer, which had spread to her bones.
Nicky's courage and determination serve as an enduring inspiration for all. Her message of seizing life's opportunities, even in the face of adversity, is a poignant reminder that each day is a gift to be cherished.
In memory of Nicky Newman, may we all be reminded to "go grab life."
