<p>My name is Sonia and I live in Staffordshire. &nbsp;I was born and grew up in Trinidad and my family and I were invited to settle in the UK. I was diagnosed with Grade II and Grade III breast cancer in June 2011. The cancer is in both breasts and in the lymph nodes under my right armpit. &nbsp;The shock, fear and terror that overwhelmed me were beyond words. The treatment as prescribed by the doctors is equally terrifying to me: surgery which included lumpectomy (tumour removal) on the left side and mastectomy (i.e. complete breast removal on the right side), removal of lymph nodes under the right and left armpits, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Despite reassurances that lots of women have gone through it and come through alright, I felt that the effect that such treatment would have on me mentally would be more than enough to undo whatever they are trying to fix physically. &nbsp;For me the treatment offered no quality of life and a life that was not worth living.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.yestolife.org.uk/SoniaDeGannes/SoniaDeGannes.htm">To read more click here...</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. All funds raised through this page will go to Yes to Life to support my treatments for cancer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>