Jordan says she may lose her hand if cancer spreads

Jordan says she may have to have her hand amputated to fight her cancer.

Jordan says she may have to have her hand amputated to fight her cancer.

The glamour model recently revealed she has a rare form of cancer known as LMS or leiomyosarcoma.

She has undergone a second operation to remove tissue from her left index finger, where she found the malignant lump.

But she says she won't know whether the operation has been successful in removing the cancer for another two weeks.

"My specialist Mr Williams really frightened me," she told the News Of The World.

"He told me that if the malignant lump continues to come back he'll have to cut my hand off. If all else fails it's the only way to make sure the cancer won't spread.

"It's a horrible thought, losing your hand, but if it's to save my life what else can I do?

"It's a worst-case scenario but can't be ruled out and I'm not so vain as to say no. I'd just have to hold my arm behind my back when I'm modelling.

Jordan adds that her son Harvey, who was born blind and with a growth defect, is helping keep her strong.

"All this has changed my outlook and made me realise how precious life is - I'm sure Harvey wants his mum around."

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