I was 50 years old when I felt a sharp pain at the top of my breast and thought I had better have a mammogram which I've never had. Two weeks after the test, they found a pea-size lump and had to have more tests & biopsy. After 5 days of worry and anxiousness, was told the dreaded word 'Cancer' but luckily it was caught in the early stage so had lump removal plus 3 lymph nodes taken out. Had radiotherapy & still on medication for 1 more year. So far, so good... it's been 4 1/2 years. It sure does put your life into perspective. And one word of advice and I cannot stress it enough ... please have annual mammograms! It can happen to anyone even you as it certainly did to me!

Anonymous
Brisbane, Australia