Lydia Whelan, from Monastervin, Kildare, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024 and the news meant that the deal they had to buy their first house together was on the verge of collapsing An Irish woman called Lydia Whelan has opened up about her breast cancer journey and how her biggest fear after being diagnosed was her house sale collapsing Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Lydia Whelan, from Monastervin, Kildare, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2024 and the news meant that the deal they had to buy their first house together was on the verge of collapsingS1

• An Irish woman called Lydia Whelan has opened up about her breast cancer journey and how her biggest fear after being diagnosed was her house sale collapsingS2