I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer at 38 after one tell-tale symptom. I danced my way through chemo with my dad by my side - and then he had a heart attack Mum Shanon Nealon fought aggressive breast cancer She and her dad would dance through chemotherapy sessions READ MORE: The health 'niggle' that led to my ovarian cancer diagnosis at 33 By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:38 BST, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 04:39 BST, 16 June 2024 e-mail View comments A Queensland mum coped with her gruelling chemo treatments through dance parties with her beloved dad after a shock breast cancer diagnosis at 38. Shanon Nealon, 42, from Brisbane , was diagnosed five months after she found a hard yet 'non-sinister' lump on her breast and adorably grooved with her dad Joseph, 80, by her side at each session.
Their hilarious videos provided a welcome respite from the exhausting treatments and the duo built up a small online fandom who were inspired by their magnetic optimism. However, just as Shanon was wrapping up her five-month-long chemo stint, Joseph suffered a massive heart attack. He believes he had a 'broken heart' caused by watching his daughter suffer through cancer.
Two years after her diagnosis, Shanon, an indigenous nurse, told FEMAIL she is in remission and helping other First Nations people with cancer battle disease. Thankfully, Joseph has recovered from his heart attack after surgery. Brisbane mum Shanon Nealon (left) battled an aggressive breast cancer wi.
