'I probably will not be here much longer' — Cervical cancer mum Lynsey Bennett settles case

The 32-year-old mother of two said she hoped she had done enough for her two daughters
'I probably will not be here much longer' — Cervical cancer mum Lynsey Bennett settles case

Lynsey Bennett, of Killoe, Co Longford, supported by family and friends, outside the High Court after she settled her case. Picture: Collins Courts

A 32-year-old mother of two who is seriously ill with cervical cancer today settled her High Court action over the alleged misinterpretation of her cervical smear slides.

The young mother afterwards stood outside the Four Courts and said: “I can now focus on my own fight to stay alive for as long as I can.”

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