I found a lump in my breast which coincided at a time when I  already had a doctor's appointment...if I hadn't had that doctor's appointment I'm not sure how long I would have waited to get it checked . There was no concern and was told it was most probably a cyst but any lump has to be referred to the breast clinic. Forward two weeks to the breast clinic, I was examined by several doctor's where I was still told it was just a cyst but was offered an ultrasound to be sure. During the ultrasound I knew it wasn't good news...they found three tumours and the original lump I found wasn't the aggressive one. Biopsies were taken and I was told to return to the clinic instead of having a phonecall because this was "red flagging" and they knew the results wouldn't be good. If this had happened two years previously, I would have not had an ultrasound...because of my age.

I was diagnosed with grade 3, triple positive, invasive ductal  carcinoma. 

I had 6 rounds of chemo (docetaxel and carboplatin) on the 31st August. 18 phesgo injections. Mastectomy and reconstruction on the 2nd February. On the 21st April I had 5 rounds of radiotherapy. Finally on the 25th April 2022 I finished treatment and was declared "cancer free" 🙌 I've been put into a medical induced menopause to prevent reoccurrence. 

It is scary to think that this could have ended up so differently if I had not mentioned it to the doctor or it had happened a couple of years before. 

What ever your age PLEASE PLEASE check your boobs!! And never feel silly for getting it checked out!

CoppaFeel! are the first UK breast cancer charity to create awareness amongst young people, with the aim to instil a new healthy behaviour that could one day save a life. They are on a mission to ensure breast cancer is diagnosed early and correctly by getting the nation to check their boobs/chest regularly. They want to educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, encourage them to get to know what is normal for them and empower young people to have the confidence to see a doctor if they notice anything that isn't right for them.