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My journey started back in June 2011. I found a lump above my left breast. I was 45 years old.

I was already on an annual screening programme and had had a mammogram 4 weeks prior which had shown no abnormalities. I did have a family history, my mum was diagnosed when she was 45 with breast cancer but unfortunately lost her battle 4 years later.

My GP referred me to a one stop clinic and I was seen within 4 days and given the devastating news that I had grade 3 aggressive cancer. It was like history repeating itself. The following week I had a lumpectomy followed by 6 sessions of chemo and 19 lots of radiotherapy.

I was determined to stay positive and strong for all my family, I was very open and happy to discuss everything. I didn't want to be a closed book like my mum. After all my treatment I decided I wanted to give something back and signed up for a 400km bike ride through Cuba over 5 days. I trained like a professional I wanted to prove to myself I was well again.

I rode with 104 other ladies and we raised over £300k. I have since continued fund raising for various Charity's.

In April last year I felt unwell and had a routine appointment with my oncologist. After blood tests and a CT scan I was told that I had secondary cancer in my liver. 12 months on I am still on chemotherapy and still fund raising.

Maggies is my new project. It's such an amazing place. It's tranquil, beautiful and a place for everyone. I only wish something like this had been around for my Mum as she never new what to say and it has been so hard for myself, my dad, brother and sister but now I know that their is something their for all my family and friends and me.

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