A Roscommon footballer battling cervical cancer has urged the public to keep on top of their physical health.
Rochelle Mullaney is calling on people across the region not to delay and to seek medical advice should they have any health concerns.
According to the talented Roscommon athlete, she spent several months ignoring a pain in her side thinking it was a pulled muscle and did not get it checked out.
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It was not until she came down with Covid-19 and spent some weeks off work that she spoke to her GP over the pain.
The 27 year was subsequently diagnosed with Stage 3 Cervical Cancer.
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Rochelle urged the public to keep a close eye on their health and not to delay in seeking help if they have concerns:
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