Paul Mescal's mum provides motivational health update amid cancer treatment

Paul Mescal's mum has shared an update on her cancer after being diagnosed with the illness in July last year.

The Normal People actor, 27, is one of three children to mum Dearbhla and dad Paul.

His sister Nell was the first to publicly address their mum's illness after she was diagnosed with Multiple myeloma last summer, an incurable type of bone marrow cancer that often affects several areas of the body, such as the spine, skull, pelvis, and ribs.

Since, Dearbhla, a member of the Irish police force the An Garda Siochana, has been sharing her treatment journey with her social media followers, offering regular updates.

In her latest post, the mum-of-three took to her Instagram Story, revealing: ‘So I’ve just finished in the hospital…

‘I’ve to go for an MRI. Date to be confirmed, but that's ok. Bloods done, all still really good numbers so very, very happy about that part.

‘We’ll get to the root of the pain but it's so wonderful to be cared for by this amazing team.’

After returning home from hospital, she said she felt ‘less anxious.’

In quotes obtained by The Mirror, she added: ‘I know we will get to the root of it, which is really good. I’ve made my sandwich, I’ve lit the fire, I can see my roses and my birds and my tree and this is me.

‘I’m now going to settle and I hope for all of you that need to be heard that you get heard, that would be my hope for us all – that our voices are heard and if your voice can't be heard that there is somebody advocating for you to be heard.’

She concluded with: ‘I think that is really important.’

Later on this weekend, she penned a lengthy caption with some deep thoughts on life.

‘Life is kinda like a dryer filled with clothes if you imagine the clothes as your life all your thoughts, actions, deeds mixing, turning one way & another, in perfect rhythm,’ she wrote alongside a smiley selfie.

‘You get used to its white sound & then the disrupter… a coin, a belt buckle hits the drum unrhythmical & causes things to go off balance… like cancer being thrust into your life. You have to find a new way to accept the discord.

‘When the disrupter sent its alarm each of our children were away one filming, one beginning a brand new job, in a brand new country & one trying to establish her feet in the career of her dreams.

‘There was or is never a good time for this news but in it went to each of our dryers … clinking at the drum disrupting our personal journeys with its constant unease. In that initial time we touched base, I shared & they cared.’

She added that her life when in hopsital was ‘one of acceptance, being present and fighting hard.’

‘They were helpless & mindful & filled with the need to be able to do more,’ she said.

‘There won't be a moment for a while for us all to be together to unfold & put away this dryer load so how blessed am I to know their friends, mentors & amazing humans that form a part of each of my children's lives are hearing, listening & helping them unfold.’

Dearbhla then described herself as ‘blessed’ to have friends who are willing to understand that she doesn't always pick up phone calls or reply to text messages.

‘Those friends who get that what me & mine are doing right now is navigating without a map in a place we never expected to be with the belt buckle bouncing off the dryer drum inharmoniously.

‘The joy I know at the end of this load of laundry is that belt buckles or no belt buckles I/we have found a way to dance & move through because standing still is not an option & although this cancer is with me forever more … it can walk with me but I am leading the way.’

She concluded by assuring she has ‘many adventures’ that she still ‘wants to be a part of’ and dreams that are yet to ‘come true.’

Until then, she is finding ‘joy’ in the little things.

‘Today? Well, today I find joy in being able, that whatever energy I have today will move me towards tomorrow ❤️’

Dearbhla received an outpouring of love in the comments, with her followers praising the ‘powerful analogy’ and hailing her an ‘inspirational lady.’

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The last time Paul mentioned his mum's cancer was at the Olivier Awards.

After winning best actor for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire – Jodie Comer won best actress – he gave his mum a sweet shoutout.

Taking to the stage to express his gratitude, he thanked his mum.

‘I hope you get better,’ he added.

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information.

You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.

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