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Jesinta Franklin opens up about her mother's devastating cancer diagnosis

'You think your parents are going to live forever.' - by Arielle Tsoukatos
  • 13 Aug 2018
Jesinta Franklin opens up about her mother's devastating cancer diagnosis

Jesinta Franklin has made no secret of her desire to retire at the age of forty. The 27-year-old recently revealed that her mother's bowel cancer diagnosis earlier this year was a catalyst in her decision to slow down.

“This year, Mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer, (so) health has really been something that I’ve focused on,” Franklin told InStyle Australia. 

Jesinta continued, "you think your parents are going to live forever. She didn’t have any symptoms and just went for a routine test. It was a shock because she is so vibrant, my mum.

“Seeing her come out of surgery … felt like a role reversal."

Happy Mother's day to my beautiful mum ❤️ @aleyshacstylist and I love you so much. Thank you for always encouraging us to follow our dreams and teaching us the importance of being kind and staying true to ourselves whilst navigating life 💕 ** This pic was taken in '94 the day my little sis was born. I was nearly 3 🙈

The model, who married married Sydney Swans star Lance 'Buddy' Franklin last June, says her immediate focus is on family.

“I always knew what I wanted in life and the things I really placed value on, but there was a lot of clarity in that moment. Family and health is everything.

“I feel like we’re so caught up, especially in this digital age, (that) the more you can get back to the simple life, the better.”

This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia. 

Arielle Tsoukatos

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