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Margaret Gwilliam is raising money for Breast Cancer Now

Participants: Paul Brogden, my supportive partner.

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Great North Run 2021 · 12 September 2021 ·

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Story

Hello, My name is Margaret and I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer during the first lockdown of 2020. I found my lump (or Bishop Brennan as I like to call it) one night whilst watching TV. I thought nothing of it and I rung the Drs on the Monday and she said the same and they were not seeing people because of covid.  A fortnight later the (BB) lump was still there. I called the Drs again and this time I got seen and a referral made.  I had tests at the Breast Clinic a week later and after tests, I was told it was "looking highly likely" it was breast Cancer. I felt like my world has collapsed there and then.  I then had to go back in a weeks time for confirmation and test results, and yes you guessed it!!!!!

I was booked in for surgery on May 11th 2020 and I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal. My results from these that my cancer was Eastrogen positive, but HER2 negative. I was told I would need radiotherapy and go on to medication. I had to wait to see if I needed chemo.  A month later, I saw the Oncologist, who told me I needed chemo, along with radiotherapy.  I had 10 rounds of radiotherapy first and then 6 sessions of chemotherapy. After treatment I have been placed on medication in which I will have to take for a least 5 years or maybe 10.  

During lockdown and my sick leave I made hearts for a little support group called Worcestershire Hearts of Joy and this kept me sane throughout. I also have the love and support of my wonderful boyfriend Paul Brogden, who is also doing the challenges I have set with me. He has been a tremendous support through all this, plus my friends and family too. 

I will be undertaking this year a virtual half in June, London Landmarks Half in August, Great North Run and London virtual Marathon.  I have took up running since 2014, albeit very slowly. 

I will also be selling handmade hearts and ribbons too.

Please sponsor and donate to my cause. 

Thank you.  

#kickingbishoprennanupthe***.  :) 

Donation summary

Total
£562.00
+ £24.25 Gift Aid
Online
£562.00
Offline
£0.00

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