Friends of a county Mayo woman who was told she has two years to live after welcoming her first baby are raising funds to support alternative treatment in an effort to save her life.

Her story is covered in today’s Irish independent .

Laura Cafferty (34), from Kilmovee was diagnosed a rare form of cancer in March, five months after welcoming her first baby with her husband Karl in October.

She had been undergoing intensive chemotherapy to battle leiomyosarcoma, a cancer of the body's connective tissues in Southampton, UK as the couple are currently based in Jersey.

Earlier this month, the new mum and her husband, from Charlestown, were given the devastating news that Laura's body had not responded to the treatment and that the cancer had spread to her pelvis and back.

Laura's family and friends are now fundraising to explore alternative treatments, including immunotherapy, which may offer hope to the mum.

To support Laura's campaign visit: www.gofundme.com