My beautiful full of life mother was diagnosed BC at age 45, she lost her battle on the 12th October at age 49 :( I was sixteen and needed her so very much,my heart was truly broken. I was diagnosed with BC at age 45 on the 12th October.(history repeat,I'll be seeing you in 4yrs mum) I had grade 3ductal cancer, was given a mastectomy an ld flap reconstruction and then came my battle with the horrendous chemotherapy.Everything I went through I thought of my poor mum losing her fight. I am now 49 and 4weeks ago found a lump on my collar bone,Eeek! A quick scan showed it was nothing but simple scar tissue. I'm now four years cancer free :) I'm going to be 50 in December and a big party is booked and being planned, I believe in myself, I know I have beat it. I'm happy,I have 5 wonderful loving kids and 10 grandkids to keep me on my toes. I love you mama and I miss you everyday but I'll see you in a few years xxxxx

lynda jackson
Manchester, United Kingdom