I had a boob job in November 2010, 6 weeks later I found a lump! Christmas Eve in 2010 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer that had progressed to Lymph Nodes and I needed a mascetomy. It appears that the boob job pushed the lump to the surface which was why I felt it. I was absolutely devastated. My world turned upside down again, I was in a brand new relationship and was terrified of losing my breast, my life and possibly the love of my life. I had gone through a messy divorce and when I met James everything seemed right in the world until this. However 3 years later I have never been happier! The treatment was second to none, I cannot praise the NHS enough, they are on it and you really get the best care and attention. I took everything possible from the medical profession, changing my diet and spiritual healing. James moved in with me straight away, held my hand every night and made me laugh and is still making me laugh. I have recently had my reconstruction and am so happy with the way I look. I believe things happen for a reason and having breast cancer made me realise how precious life is and how happy you can be if you are positive. To anyone just getting diagnosed, the diagnosis is the worst part, so dont get anxious, this is your time to focus on yourself, get better and make a new start. I now wake up thankful each day for being healthy, being happy, being in love and ready to get on with the rest of my life.

Steff Massey
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom