Marcia Cross’ cancer-stricken husband is in for the fight of life, according to the actress’ mother.

Tom Mahoney was diagnosed with the disease last year and Marcia’s mom, Janet Cross, admits it is not yet known if Tom will survive his battle with the aggressive illness.

“It’s heartbreaking to see Tom so ill – he’s got a big battle ahead of him,” Janet told Britain’s Closer Magazine this week.

Wait, why is her mom talking to the press about this? Oh, never mind! Anywho….

“It just breaks my heart that they’ve only just found each other fairly recently and he might not be around to watch the kids grow up. They are the most romantic pair too,” she adds. “I just hope Tom gets better, so they can have more of a normal life again. His chemotherapy has been so grueling and it’s been tough, but they’re in love and doing the best they can.”

The Desperate Housewives star, who is 46, met stockbroker Tom, 51, in early 2005.They were married in June 2006.

Tom and Marica have two-year-old twin daughters, Eden and Savannah.