Kellie Finlayson, the wife of AFL star Jeremy Finlayson, felt fit and healthy when she was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at age 25. She opens up about her symptoms, the ongoing battle and what she's learnt about living. (Warning: keep tissues handy)

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