A husband and wife with three young kids have both been diagnosed with terminal cancer and been told they have just months to live.

Ed and Karen Stewart were given the devastating news within weeks of each other and are now trying to savor their remaining time with their children.

The couple, from Dublin, Ireland, have also urged other parents to go straight to the doctor if they are feeling unwell and to make as many memories as possible with their families.

Karen, 36, had previously beaten neuroblastoma but was told earlier this year it had returned 16 years after her original diagnosis.

Husband Ed, 42, was then told in May that he had terminal pancreatic cancer.

Friends have launched a campaign to raise money for the couple to enjoy their final months with their children, 10-year-old Keeva, 8-year-old Finn and 4-year-old Erin.

Keeva told RSVP magazine: “If you have pain, go get it checked, if you have a lump, get it checked.

“It might be nothing but could be something. Don’t leave it until it’s too late.

“If you have a pain, especially if you have it weeks, you should seek medical advice.”

Friends of the Stewarts have set up a GoFundMe page to help this young couple and their children raise €10,000 ($11,600) for their final months as a family.

The page reads: “The aim of the fund is help raise some money so Karen and Ed can make as many memories as possible with their three gorgeous babies.”

One well-wisher who has donated already wrote: “My heart goes out to the children all will be well god has a plan stay strong.”

Another said: “Hope you get your target and get to make your forever memories.”

To donate, visit their GoFundMe page here.