So as many of you already know, back in May 2023 I was diagnosed with stage 1 Breast Cancer, after finding a small lump in my left breast, shocked was an understatement.

From there I had a number of biopsies, an MRI, and was told the best option was a Mastectomy which took place in June.

Further testing was completed on the lump and it was advised to have Chemotherapy to avoid reoccurrence, so in August that’s what happened.

After 8 cycles of chemotherapy over 16 weeks, I’m now here, and during all of this craziness I decided I wanted to say thank you to the staff at Basildon Breast Unit, and felt like it needed to be something to say ‘I’ve won’ to cancer, hence Everest Base Camp.

The staff at the breast unit have been incredible, firstly for saving my life, and secondly for just being there the whole way through, keeping me sane and feeling supported at every step.

I hope with this money they will be able to continue to support other local women and men, who may find themselves in a similar situation to myself.

So thank you for any donation you can give, as this will be appreciated by numerous people.

Love,

Nat

PS if you want to follow my cancer/ Everest base camp journey please follow Natalie_robinson1988 on instagram.

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