I have a huge platform for women who watch Say Yes to the Dress. "Say Yes to the Cure" is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bridgewater Manor. The Dress.know that your Mom is with you all looking down at you all.Your Mom.looks amazing … It’s one thing to say “yes” to a dress; it’s another to say “yes” to fighting breast cancer. Lori Allen won’t put breast cancer on the back-burner.The star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, and her journey was documented in the TV Special “Say Yes to the Cure: Lori’s Fight.” After a double mastectomy, her personal battle is over. Turlock, CA— Lori Allen, host of the popular TV shows “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” and “Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids” is the featured speaker at Emanuel Cancer Center’s annual Women’s Cancer Awareness Night Out. . Contact her at cmakin@gannettnj.com, 732-565-7256 or follow her @cherylmakin. Before, during and after Allen's breast cancer battle, she remained feisty, funny and fierce. “His voice cracked, and he told me I had breast cancer.” The usually quick-witted Lori was speechless. She found her first store soon. If it makes you happy to go in there and get bigger boobs than you had before, I say go for it, girl! Star of TLC‘s Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta, style & wedding dress expert. The brides are requesting different kinds of laces and fit and flare is always popular. Cheryl has recently beaten breast cancer and had her last reconstructive surgery a week ago. Women are very strong creatures. We’ve been through a lot, so we deserve something!”, Now that she’s cancer-free, Lori doesn’t sweat the small stuff. "And she's like, 'I really think you've got to do something with it.' Some people it's two or three times, but for most, it's one. Career. “After letting it sink in my head, I’m thinking, ‘God, why do I have breast cancer? The emotional clip, which he posted yesterday, sees his mother Jeanette walking towards a ceremonial bell with the aid of a walker to celebrate the end of her treatment while hospital staff cheer and clap for her. "When it comes to physica. We just don't realize it sometimes. Coming out of the other side of cancer, life sure is good. Two weeks after graduating college, the sassy star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta set up shop in a cramped, 1,000-square-foot section of an Atlanta strip mall. I try to do what’s right. ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ star dreams up Meghan Markle gowns. '", "It's so personal," she said. ", "Your life can change just in an instant," she added. Cheryl Makin has been a reporter for more than two decades - the last eight with the USAToday Network. Now, she fights the war against breast cancer while running one of the largest … … This article was published in Coping® with Cancer magazine, November/December 2013. Her husband is also a patient of cancer. You leave that store and you're so excited to wear that dress. They know I've been down that road. Allen opened Bridals by Lori just two weeks after graduating from the all-female Columbia College in South Carolina. Breast cancer survivor Lori Allen from “Say Yes to the Dress” is pictured Tuesday evening before she speaks at Emanuel Medical Center’s event at Monte Vista Chapel in … I had some time – two, three days when I found out I was diagnosed.". Sorry for your loss of your Mom to Cancer saw this inn say Yes for. One of the producers said "We would have chosen her … She was the new bride of Derek Ambler, cherished daughter of Budge & Hilliary Mallory and loving sister to Blaine, Taylor and KT, daughter in law to Jack and Linda Pistoria and sister in law to Alexandra. So there's a lot of different beautiful styles for next season.". "It's going to be fun. It appeared in my Facebook memories today. At the time, she was more focused on her husband, Eddie, who was facing colorectal cancer surgery. by Jessica Webb Errickson. The emotional clip, which he posted yesterday, sees hi… First airing on Dec. 28, 2011, O’Lear’s story of love and survival was featured on TLC’s hit show “Say Yes to the Dress.” Breast cancer survivor, public speaker, entrepreneur, motivator. Author: Terri Gruca "Strapless is not near as popular as it was — they've seen it," she said. So Lori contacted the show’s producer, and three days after her diagnosis, TLC began following her to every appointment, documenting her journey for what would become the TV special Say Yes to the Cure: Lori’s Fight. A few years ago, "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" star … Lori has worked hard to get to where she is today, so it’s no surprise that when breast cancer entered the picture, she didn’t just close up shop. Pre-registration is required by calling 888-724-7123. Y’all might know me from TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, the show where I help brides find their dream wedding dresses at my store, Bridals by Lori. I try to set an example for people. There is a happy ending, of course — and we have the pictures to prove it! Are you signed up for Coping's email newsletters? I like to laugh. Request $300. I've had brides that have come in and they are on chemo. Like the previous poster, I'm glad she was able to fulfill her dream of getting married and it seemed like she had an amazing support system in the form of family and friends. Lori Allen, star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta," fell while filming the show and ended up in the hospital Wednesday, according to posts on her Instagram page. "So many people do that now. In April, Allen took a nasty fall while filming Season 11 of the reality show, breaking her nose, ribs and both wrists. Dear Friends and Fans, Our lovely and courageous bride Erin, in episode: Dress Mates from Season 5 of Say Yes to the Dress, unfortunately passed away Monday at the very young age of 34 from breast cancer. May he rest in peace. Allen finds brides, mothers and bridesmaids who’ve been touched by breast cancer seem at ease in her shop. “That’s why I went ahead with the reconstruction.”, Though immediate reconstruction isn’t right for everyone, “I did what was right for me,” she explains. And I encourage her, and then we go on and help her daughter. Currently, she is also running a show called ‘Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids’. When bride Randi Siegel-Friedman claimed that the Say Yes to the Dress bridal shop, Kleinfeld Bridal, sent her the wrong size gown in 2016, the shop found itself in one of the stickier situations in its history. SAY Yes to the Dress star Randy Fenoli posted a heartwarming video of his mom, 96, leaving her last cancer radiation appointment on Instagram. I try to live a great life. TLC special follows "Say Yes to the Dress" star's struggle to beat the disease. These mothers of the bride are my age and they are going through the breast cancer journey. You leave that store and you're so excited to wear that dress.". Moreover, Lori is also the proud owner of a boutique, ‘Bridals by Lori’. When Allen was diagnosed, her family immediately planned a big family vacation. “If Lori Allen, the biggest sissy in the whole world, can get through this,” she quips, “anyone can.”. Lori Allen, star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta," fell while filming the show and ended up in the hospital Wednesday, according to posts on her Instagram page. First airing on Dec. 28, 2011, O’Lear’s story of love and survival was featured on TLC’s hit show “Say Yes to the Dress.” And yes, that is my message.". I'm so proud of what you did.' In 2010, Allen and bridal consultant Monte Durham are featured in the reality television series, Happy #NationalCaregiversDay! Now, women from all over the world flock to the bridal salon thanks to the TV show “Say Yes to the Dress.” The TLC reality show this … It's an exciting time for people and I realize when they come into our store that it's not something that you do often. Breast cancer survivor Lori Allen, star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,” will headline Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s annual breast cancer awareness month event on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bridgewater Manor. And the experience needs to be something that that you look back on fondly. Mary Beth loved her husband and her family and she was the "new mommy" to her nephews, Evan and Ben, whom she adored. Allen suffers from breast cancer and subsequent lumpectomy and double mastectomy which changed her life forever. That’s part of the message she intends to share at "Say Yes to the Cure,” where she’ll aim to inspire other women that have breast cancer or love someone with the disease. But she fought with the disease and survive. But, I'm not gonna say I'm invincible. She enjoys sharing stories that inspire, instill hope and encourage smiles. “ Say Yes to the Dress ” host Lori Allen brought her tough-as-nails, soft-as-silk wit and wisdom to a Turlock event raising awareness of breast cancer. And I believe it's because they're comfortable. They choose their dress, take pictures in their dress, and they look at that dress while they're having their chemo. Lori Allen was born in Georgia USA, on 11 August 1959, so under the zodiac sign of Leo and holding America nationality – she came into the spotlight after beginning to host the “Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta” reality TV show. See all 4 reviews. Erin was such a vibrant woman, beautiful, a delight to work with, and extremely courageous! At the end of the show there was a dedication to Erin, advising the viewers that she lost her brave battle with breast cancer. When Lori met with her surgeon to discuss treatment options, she learned that she had two types of cancer in her right breast, atypical cells in her left breast, and a choice to make: undergo a double lumpectomy or have a double mastectomy. Kristin o lear collins obituary. Somewhere in the middle of it all, Giordano-Capossere decided to contact the producers of one of her favorite wedding-themed shows, “Say Yes to the Dress,” her husband and sister said. Today, Allen is cancer-free and coming to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset to share her story and show off the latest in wedding fashion. With Randy Fenoli, Roger Craig Smith. Mary Beth also loved Ogunquit, Maine, shoe shopping and baking. I write that she “lost” her battle with cancer… When Erin Pianko said "Yes to the Dress" on TLC's reality show by the same name, she also gave a huge, affirmative nod to life. Directed by Julie Louis, Anna Park. Allen's journey with breast cancer, "Say Yes to the Cure: Lori's Fight," premieres tonight at 10 p.m. on TLC. Lori Allen -- star of TLC's reality show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta-- has revealed she's battling breast cancer.. Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta star Lori Allen is a perennially upbeat, can-do kind of woman, but the owner of Bridals by Lori is now facing a devastating diagnosis: breast cancer. Oct. 4, 2013— -- Lori Allen, whose struggle with breast cancer was highlighted last year on the TV show "Yes to the Dress Atlanta," received … But the rumors were all fake and Lori underwent two surgeries, lumpectomy, and a double mastectomy, in her battle with cancer. Determined to come out stronger in the end, she faced down her diagnosis with true Southern grit and set out to show others facing cancer that they, too, can come out stronger on the other side. I knew there was going to be a light at the end of the tunnel...I don't think you realize that until something like this happens and you rely on just your inner strength and your faith.". "We were talking — right after my diagnosis — we were drinking margaritas," Allen recalled. It was something for her to focus on. For these brides, their weddings are a celebration of love and life. Don't," she said. In early 2012, a suspicious shadow on Lori’s annual mammogram called for a biopsy, but Lori wasn’t really concerned. Purchasing your bridal gown for most of us is only one time. From this, many strangers learned of her story. Allen encourages all women to undergo mammograms. They know I've been down that road. I was shocked to see that she passed. And there is light at the end of the tunnel. “Say Yes to the Cure!” is a special evening for mothers and daughters featuring dinner and a bridal fashion show. Gorgeous treatment. Dr. Deborah Lue, a breast surgeon with RWJ Physician Enterprise’s Steeplechase Breast Specialists, and Dr. Colin Failey, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s Steeplechase Cancer Center, will present on breast cancer causes and risk factors, early detection and surgical options. Looking in the mirror, Jenny is astonished, describing the dress as "gorgeous, flawless and beautiful". Breast cancer survivor celebrates wedding on TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress' One Cedar Park woman is proving that there is life after cancer, and it can be happier than ever. She is secretly a princess. “Say Yes to the Cure!” is a special evening for mothers and daughters featuring dinner and a bridal fashion show. She was raised in Atlanta along with her siblings. Many of them understand her journey as it’s their own. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave. in Turlock. Kristen O'Leary from Attleboro, Massachusetts. A Connecticut couple's heart-breaking love story has gone viral. I'm seeing some beautiful capes. "You loved it once and you are going to love it on the wedding day.". With a little time and a lot of hard work, Bridals by Lori blossomed into one of the nation’s largest full-service bridal salons, taking over the 25,000-square-foot building across the street from its tiny strip mall location. The Dress.know that your Mom is with you all looking down at you all.Your Mom.looks amazing … On April 13, 2012, it was confirmed that she had breast cancer. A good friend and former colleague, Erin Pianko Howarth, shared this quote back in 2009 while fighting breast cancer. At the start of my breast cancer journey, I reluctantly invited the Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta crew to come behind the scenes and film my cancer journey. So I think – I believe I do get a larger group than normal. 5.0. Some people it's two or three times, but for most, it's one. Because you know, when you look at having something like this, you've got to do something good with it. In 1980, Allen opened the bridal salon, Bridals by Lori. A lot of times, I get pulled over to the side and the mother tells me, 'I have breast cancer. It’s one thing to say “yes” to a dress; it’s another to say “yes” to fighting breast cancer. With a little time and a lot of hard work, Bridals by Lori … It is shocking to me how young some of these girls are. Breast cancer survivor, public speaker, entrepreneur, motivator. Newlywed dies of cervical cancer aged 26 after being denied a smear test by doctors THREE times because she was 'too young' Dawn Weston was 24 when she visited GP with back pain in December 2012 “We also get brides with breast cancer because it's happening younger and younger. She could now have a second lumpectomy, with the possibility that her margins still might not come back clear, or go ahead with the double mastectomy. Lori Allen owner of Bridals by Lori receives news that changes her life forever, her doctor tells her she has breast cancer. "We are gonna laugh and shed a tear or two, but we will have a good time.". Coping® is a proud sponsor and publisher of the exclusive coverage of National Cancer Survivors Day®. READ: 4 years after her death, Old Bridge woman's dreams live on, READ: New breast cancer treatment guidelines give patients more options. Her advice to woman going through breast cancer and a wedding is to try to focus on the wedding. It's a message of giving hope to breast cancer survivors.". The scars don’t bother me, because the scars tell a story of what I’ve been through. Copyright © 2021 Media America, Inc. Set for Aug. 11, 2012, O’Lear has had plenty of time to plan — including a very special trip to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City this past July to pick the dress. Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta star Lori Allen is a perennially upbeat, can-do kind of woman, but the owner of Bridals by Lori is now facing a devastating diagnosis: breast cancer. "You've seen it wedding after wedding because people kinda get married in groups. It's very important, and I know about the scars and ...I get it. By Amy Oliver for The Mail on Sunday. Somewhere in the middle of it all, Giordano-Capossere decided to contact the producers of one of her favorite wedding-themed shows, “Say Yes to the Dress,” her husband and sister said. I have just watched the Say Yes To The Dress episode with Erin and Adam. “The scars don’t bother me, because the scars tell a story of what I’ve been through. And I think a wedding could really get someone with breast cancer something to look forward to. I'm smart-alecky. But yes, I mean, I'm going to tell my story. Even absent, she oversaw her shop, her struggle and her survival. Set for Aug. 11, 2012, O’Lear has had plenty of time to plan — including a very special trip to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City this past July to pick the dress. SAY Yes to the Dress star Randy Fenoli posted a heartwarming video of his mom, 96, leaving her last cancer radiation appointment on Instagram. It's very important, and I know about the scars and ...I get it. It's an exciting time for people and I realize when they come into our store that it's not something that you do often. Career. "It really became a call for me to travel and to share my message with others. Jennifer is batting a rare kidney disease and Kritsin is overcoming stage four lung cancer. Battling Cancer: Two years after Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta first aired, Lori was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. A lot of them have breast cancer. "When you get that kind of news, you lose all of your senses and you cannot focus," she revealed in an interview with Coping magazine . Let your teen know that you will always be honest, Today is #WorldCCADay! Three decades later, the shop has grown to become one of the premier bridal salons in North America. “You’ve got to come to the decision that makes you comfortable. How does it work? Sorry for your loss of your Mom to Cancer saw this inn say Yes for. And then try to trust and release it to God and move on with your wedding. Lori Allen (photo by Michael A. Schwarz) Famed bridal-store owner Lori Allen readily admits that she’s no overnight success. But I didn’t want to look at myself and not feel some normalcy too,” she says of her decision. The cancer diagnosis is … Siegel-Friedman said yes to a dress costing more than $12,000, but, when it finally came, it wasn't the proper size. After recovery from cancer, she hosts a special television episode, Says Yes To The Cure: Lori's Fight in TLC. The memories and comments from Erin’s friends, family and even strangers are wonderful: most mention her radiant smile, her quirky sense of style, her friendliness to anyone she met. “I used to let stuff get to me. Although I felt uncertain and vulnerable, my goal was to help at least one other person also facing cancer … Her episode on Say Yes To The Dress touched me, her spirit and bravery in spite of undergoing cancer treatment. And I'm seeing a lot of trains, instead of a veil. At the end of the show there was a dedication to Erin, advising the viewers that she lost her brave battle with breast cancer. Breast cancer survivor Lori Allen, star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,” will headline Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s annual breast cancer awareness month event on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bridgewater Manor. They choose their dress, take pictures in their dress, and they look at that dress while they're having their chemo. Today is the 13th anniversary of my breast cancer surgery .. and I sit in my home, humbled by this brave young girl who fought with such dignity. She attended Columbia College and graduated in business. "But, you know, to not take away from the planning and wedding, try as much as you can to focus on that for the day you're in for chemo or for the day you're in for the doctor. I absolutely love what I do. And this was another time that the world just stopped, and I had to concentrate on my health. Lori Allen was born on August 11, 1959, in the United States under the birth sign of Leo. she said. Download the MyCentralJersey.com app for 3 free articles a month, or subscribe today for unlimited digital access to all our content. Breast cancer survivor celebrates wedding on TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress' One Cedar Park woman is proving that there is life after cancer, and it can be happier than ever. Allen suggests brides not to second guess themselves after the purchase. "That really gave me something to look forward to. She owned Bridals. The beautiful and interactive Eternal Tribute tells Robert's life story the way it deserves to be told in words , pictures and video. Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta's Friday, Feb. 5, episode features Lori Allen getting emotional as she finds a wedding gown for a fellow breast cancer survivor — watch Us Weekly's exclusive first look Erin was 34. I've had brides that have come in and they are on chemo. An award-winning journalist, she specializes in articles that tell the human story. When she regained her composure, she realized she had an opportunity. "Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago now." But on the morning of Eddie’s surgery, Lori received an unexpected phone call that would shift her focus from Eddie’s health to her own. Ellen Polamero of C, “I was never as conscientious about putting my h, Here's a cancer survivor's guide to expressive wri. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave. in Turlock. A meet and greet with Allen will follow the event. "Say Yes to the Dress" producers said Pianko's personality was a key factor in their selection. She ultimately lost her battle on Oct. 17, 2011. “When you get that kind of news, you lose all of your senses and you cannot focus,” she admits. "...I think going through the breast cancer made me stronger to get through this accident. “Then it dawned on me – why not? Three beads would be falling off a dress, and I’d just come unglued and call all my seamstresses,” she recalls. Unfortunately, her margins didn’t come back clear; cancer cells were still present in the area surrounding the tissue removed during surgery. Allen will headline the hospital’s annual breast cancer awareness month event – “Say Yes to the Cure” – on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Lori was diagnosed with breast cancer on 13 April 2012, and many of her fans feared for her life – soon rumors of Lori passing away began circulating the internet. In 2010, Allen and bridal consultant Monte Durham are featured in the reality television series, Allen said her current health is "good.” The fall, though, brought flashbacks of her breast cancer battle and made her realize once again how quickly life can change. Margo (nee Mallory) Ambler, 24, of West Chester, PA passed away all too young on Friday September 21, 2012. The subsequent lumpectomy and double mastectomy in 2012 made her an active breast cancer awareness advocate. Coping® is a registered trademark of Media America, Inc. All rights reserved. View the profiles of people named Kristin Collins. A few years ago, "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" star Lori Allen was making dreams come true for brides while publicly battling the disease. The special, which features Range, airs as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Initially, Allen was unsure and shaky of her diagnosis and her prognosis. Mary Beth loved her husband and her family and she was the "new mommy" to her nephews, Evan and Ben, whom she adored. Lori Allen of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" chose several gowns she could envision Meghan Markle wearing for the royal wedding. Siegel-Friedman said yes to a dress costing more than $12,000, but, when it finally came, it wasn't the proper size. Click here for Coping® magazine’s Exclusive Coverage of National Cancer Survivors Day® 2020 (pdf). For 35 years, Coping® has been a source of knowledge, hope, and inspiration. Fighting cancer – is Lori dead or alive? It was Allen's daughter, Mollie Surratt, that encouraged her to use her platform to inspire other women, and it became her cause after her diagnosis initially aired on TLC. An international expert on bridal fashion who owns the Bridals by Lori boutique that is featured in the TLC series, Allen shared her breast cancer journey in 2012 with a special "Say Yes to the Cure: Lori’s Fight.”. Lori Allen owner of Bridals by Lori receives news that changes her life forever, her doctor tells her she has breast cancer. Bride-to-be, 32, dies of ovarian cancer 90 minutes before she was due to get married. “When you’re undergoing cancer treatment, so m, Happy Valentine's Day! "Honey, I wear bossy like a tiara. The V-neck is really in. And I love the ball gown, too. Famed bridal-store owner Lori Allen readily admits that she’s no overnight success. And I believe it's because they're comfortable. As her first show Say Yes To Dress: Atlanta aired and gained enormous success, Lori came up with another show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta July 8, 2011. Lori opted for reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi flap procedure, which uses muscles and skin from the back to create new breasts. Because that's your shining light — that's your fun thing to do.". Reviews. Erin Gayle (Painter) Howarth, 34, of Orlando, Fla., passed away Oct. 17, 2011, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. “I look down at my phone, and it’s my OB/GYN,” Lori shares in an interview with Coping® magazine. I’ve got to share this story.”. Famed bridal-store owner Lori Allen readily admits that she’s no overnight success. This year also came with its share of challenges. “We also get brides with breast cancer because it's happening younger and younger. Oct. 26, 2012— -- Lori Allen, who runs a successful bridal shop featured in the reality show Bridals By Lori, got a 7:05 a.m. telephone call in April that changed her life -- she had breast cancer. Thankfully, after two surgeries and weeks of rest, I’m back stronger than ever. "You've got to take care of your health of course," she said. Mary Beth also loved Ogunquit, Maine, shoe shopping and baking. I understand.". Say Yes to the Dress' Lori Allen Speaks Out About 'Freak Accident' That Occurred While Filming this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Purchasing your bridal gown for most of us is only one time. It is shocking to me how young some of these girls are. And the experience needs to be something that that you look back on fondly. CCA (#Cholangiocarcinoma) i, Congrats to fashion icon @BetseyJohnson on 21 year, Dr. Jeffrey Kendall shares how to face the crisis, For a person with diabetes, cancer and certain can, Do you agree with this breast cancer survivor's mo, #cancertips #cancerfight #cancerthriver #copingwit, Breast Cancer Survivor and Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta Star Lori Allen. We’ve all been there … in the valleys of life. Lori Allen is an American television star, popular for ‘Say yes to the Dress: Atlanta’. "I'm really looking forward to it," Allen said. Although I felt uncertain and vulnerable, my goal was to help at least one other person also facing cancer … Say Yes to the Dress' Lori Allen Speaks Out About 'Freak Accident' That Occurred While Filming this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. She said, 'I really think you need to share this. Mary Beth was featured on the television show, Say Yes to the Dress for the courage she displayed in her fight against this disease. Dear Friends and Fans, Our lovely and courageous bride Erin, in episode: Dress Mates from Season 5 of Say Yes to the Dress, unfortunately passed away Monday at the very young age of 34 from breast cancer. And I think a wedding could really get someone with breast cancer something to look forward to. Published: 11:55 EST, 29 March 2012 | Updated: 18:22 EST, 29 March 2012 As we wrap up another wonderful and healthy year, I am excited about entering a new decade! "We are gonna have a good time," said Allen, who lives with husband Eddie, not far from her children and granddaughters. Newlywed dies of cervical cancer aged 26 after being denied a smear test by doctors THREE times because she was 'too young' Dawn Weston was 24 when she visited GP with back pain in December 2012