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On the 4th of August 2021, our world’s were turned upside down when I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer. At the age of 32 and with no family history of the disease, we were completely blindsided. The following 7 months were gruelling and filled with constant appointments, scans, tests, surgery as well as 12 rounds of chemo and 10 sessions of radiotherapy. But I am very happy to report, we had complete success and I am now in remission :)

Through this experience, due to Covid restrictions, I had to attend the majority of my appointments alone and support groups were mostly online. Whilst I had incredible support from family and friends, I felt completely alone and this is where Breast Cancer Now came in. As well as providing dozens of easy to read information pamphlets on medications and what to expect through treatment, they have several services available. 

I made use of their "Someone Like Me" service where you speak with the lovely team and they match you with a buddy. Someone with the same diagnoses, treatment plan and fears that you have but further on with their journey. I also attended their "Younger Women Together" event in London which was a face to face event aimed at women diagnosed with primary breast cancer between the ages of 20-45. Finally, I was able to connect with girls the same age as me in the exact same position as me ❤️ All of these services were free of charge but the benefits were priceless! 

We both felt strongly that we wanted to both give back and raise awareness for Breast Cancer Now and the importance of carrying out monthly breast examinations as early detection saves lives - doing this saved my life!! 

Martin will be taking on the Thames Path Challenge which is 100Km from Bishop's Park Fulham to Henley on Thames on Saturday 10th Sept

I will be running (probs more likely shuffling!) the London Marathon on 2nd Oct. Less than 10 months out of active treatment this will be a MASSIVE challenge for me! 

Any donations for this amazing charity are very gratefully received and please feel free to reach out to either of us directly for help on where to find more information on signs/symptoms of Breast Cancer or how to check yourself.